Indulge in the rich and creamy sweetness of homemade caramel sauce with this easy recipe. Made with simple ingredients, this caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, dipping apples, or adding a delicious touch to your favorite desserts. With just a few steps, you can enjoy the decadent flavor of caramel in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until the sugar melts and turns amber in color.
- Add the butter to the saucepan and stir until fully melted and incorporated with the caramelized sugar.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow the caramel sauce to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a jar or container. It will thicken as it cools.
- Serve the caramel sauce warm or at room temperature. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
