Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of homemade caramel sauce with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or even adding a sweet touch to your morning coffee!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Heat Sugar: In a medium saucepan, heat granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and golden.
- Add Butter: Carefully add butter, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in Cream: Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring, let it boil for 1 minute.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt if desired. Cool slightly before use.
Notes
- Store cooled caramel in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Warm before serving if needed.
- Great as a topping for ice cream, coffee, pancakes, or desserts.
