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Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

This easy homemade caramel sauce recipe uses only five simple ingredients and is the perfect dessert topping or addition to your coffee.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade caramel sauce, homemade caramel sauce without corn syrup
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup filtered water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbs salted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add water and granulated sugar to a medium sauce pan and whisk to mix.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and allow the sugar to dissolve and simmer for around 10 minutes or until it's a light golden brown.
  • Use a pastry brush with some water on it to dissolve any sugar on the sides of the pot to avoid them from burning.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the heavy cream and butter until it's nice and smooth.
  • Add vanilla, then allow the homemade caramel to cool before transferring it to an airtight container.

Notes

  • It's better to remove the sugar and water mixture from the heat earlier to avoid a burnt caramel.
  • Be careful when stirring in the heavy cream and butter because it tends to bubble up.
  • Feel free to add a pinch or two of salt to enhance the flavors even more.
  • Store this homemade caramel sauce in an airtight container for up to three weeks or freeze for up to three months.