Dessertlover's Classic Caramel Sauce Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by Eileen   view full review
The only way to get a nice dark color... is to put the sugar in a pan by itself, sugar melts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by mexican lover   view full review
This is the perfect "base" recipie! I did use half brown sugar and half white sugar to give it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Lady A.   view full review
So delicious! I used Spiced Rum instead of water and evaporated milk instead of cream and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by heidi   view full review
This sauce turned out wonderfully. It seemed like a large quantity so I halved the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Jog Dish   view full review
Mmm this is recipe is just what I was looking for in a caramel sauce. It is a bit tricky to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by GJS   view full review
This is absolutely delicious! Important to do exactly as the directions indicate and DON'T...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by LisaW   view full review
This is the best carmel sauce I have ever made!! The butter and cream make it soooo yummy. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by Chef W   view full review
This recipe was fantastic; exactly what I was looking for to make a caramel dip for snacking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by Nicole1213   view full review
Delicious! I let it cook for about 12-13 minutes in the initial cooking process (sugar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by lenihan5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good. It took 15 minutes for sugaring process #1 and over 20 minutes for process #2 on...

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