Indulge in the rich and creamy caramel goodness with this easy homemade caramel pie recipe. A perfect treat for caramel lovers, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and caramel sauce for topping
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Increase heat to high and cook without stirring until mixture turns deep amber in color, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Be careful as mixture will bubble up.
- Stir in butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour caramel into baked pie crust and let cool for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Interesting Facts
Caramel is made by heating sugar slowly to create a complex flavor profile.
Caramel pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
You can customize this pie by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the caramel filling.