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Easy Caramel Sauce (or Salted Caramel)

homemade caramel sauce in a jar
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Homemade caramel sauce is easier than you think! Drizzle caramel sauce over pound cake, ice cream, or pancakes, or layer it in desserts!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon sea salt for salted caramel)

Instructions

  1. Put 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir just to combine and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low or low and continue to cook for about 10 minutes while swirling the pan occasionally. Wash the sides down with a brush dipped in water from time to time to prevent sugar crystals.
  2. When the sugar mixture is amber, watch it closely. When it is deeper brown, whisk in the butter. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the cream to the caramelized sugar and butter mixture, while stirring with a wooden spoon or whisk.
  4. Add the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla and bring back to a boil. Boil for 1 1/2 minutes longer.
  5. Remove from the heat and pour through a mesh sieve into a bowl. Transfer to a canning jar or container and let it cool.
  6. Refrigerate the caramel sauce. When it’s time to serve, spoon some into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for a few seconds until it is warm and easy to drizzle.
  7. The recipe makes 2 cups of caramel sauce.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/easy-caramel-sauce-recipe/