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Homemade Caramel Sauce

This Homemade Caramel Sauce is a great staple recipe. It is perfect for a variety of recipes; from topping, filling and everything in between this will serve as a regular in your home!
Prep Time 10 minutes
rest time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 240kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make sure to read ALL the directions through before making this recipe

  • Place sugar in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or a whisk.
  • Sugar will begin to form clumps. Keep stirring until it begins to melt into brown liquid.
  • Once sugar is completely melted, add butter remove from heat and stir butter vigorously until well incorporated. BE CAREFUL to not spatter as the liquid is VERY hot.
  • Return to the heat and add the cream. Once again the sauce is going to splatter, so be very, very, careful!
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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