Caramel Sauce Recipe
Rich, buttery, and irresistible, this caramel sauce recipe is quick to make and perfect for drizzling over desserts or breakfast favorites.
Equipment
- Heavy-based saucepan
- Heatproof spatula or wooden spoon
- Heatproof bowl or jars for storing
- Oven mitts (the caramel gets very hot)
Ingredients
- 250 Grams White granulated sugar
- 75 Milliliters Water
- 200 Milliliters Double cream
- 60 Grams Unsalted butter
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ Teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- Add the sugar and water to a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.250 Grams White granulated sugar, 75 Milliliters Water
- Place over low to medium heat and gently stir until the sugar fully dissolves into the water. The mixture will look cloudy but should feel smooth with no gritty sugar left.
- Once dissolved and starting to bubble, stop stirring completely and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Let the mixture boil undisturbed until it turns a deep amber color. This takes about 5-10 minutes depending on your pan and stove.
- When the caramel reaches the right color, carefully remove the pan from the heat.
- Slowly pour in the double cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble and steam-this is normal.200 Milliliters Double cream
- Add the butter and whisk until fully melted and smooth.60 Grams Unsalted butter
- Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the sea salt.1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract, ½ Teaspoon Sea salt
- Carefully pour the caramel into clean jars and allow it to cool at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Watch the color: The caramel should be a rich amber. Too light will taste bland, too dark will be bitter.
- No stirring rule: Once boiling begins, do not stir or the sugar may crystallize.
- Warm cream: Slightly warming the cream before adding helps prevent clumping and extreme bubbling.
- Too thick? Reheat gently and whisk in a splash of cream to loosen it.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Warm before using for a smooth pour.
- Flavor twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a deeper, richer caramel.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 22mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.04mg
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