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Dessertlover's Classic Caramel Sauce

By: Dessertlover  
"This is your basic caramel sauce, nothing fancy. In my opinion, a good starter recipe to maybe change to your liking afterwards."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Bring the water, sugar, and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved in the water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the caramel has turned golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Carefully pour in a slow, steady stream of cream into the caramel while stirring constantly. The hot caramel will boil vigorously when the cream is added and solidify in areas. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Continue stirring over low heat until the caramel is smooth and creamy, 5 to 10 minutes more. Allow to cool for at least half an hour before using.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by mexican lover 
This is the perfect "base" recipie! I did use half brown sugar and half white sugar to give it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Lady A. 
So delicious! I used Spiced Rum instead of water and evaporated milk instead of cream and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by heidi 
This sauce turned out wonderfully. It seemed like a large quantity so I halved the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Clearlysmilin 
Good basic sauce. I used it to drizzle on pear crepes ~ delicious!! MORE

 
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