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Caramel Sauce

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Glass jar filled with homemade caramel sauce on a wooden surface, with a metal measuring spoon in the foreground.
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Small pot preferably heavy-bottomed
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of granulated sugar 210 grams
  • ¼ cup of water 60 ml
  • 6 tbsp of unsalted butter 75 grams
  • ½ cup of heavy cream 120 ml
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium heat without stirring—just swirl the pan occasionally.
  • Once the mixture turns a deep amber color, remove from the heat and whisk in 6 tablespoons of butter until melted.
  • Slowly pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream into the caramel while stirring constantly. Be careful—it will bubble up.
  • Finally, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

Notes

  • Add 1/8 tsp salt to make salted caramel sauce!