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A spoonful of rich, golden-brown caramel sauce dripping from a silver spoon.

Proven way to grow 5-star caramel sauce recipes

This recipe provides a solid foundation for developing outstanding caramel sauces. By understanding the core principles, you can create a variety of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Caramel Sauce Steps
  1. Combine sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and boil without stirring until the mixture turns an amber color.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in warm heavy cream, then whisk in butter and salt until smooth.
  4. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and storing in the refrigerator.

Notes

For best results, do not stir the sugar mixture once it begins to boil. The caramel will thicken further as it cools.