Caramel Sauce
2 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
Method
- Spread the granulated sugar evenly over the bottom of your heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Heat the sugar over medium heat. Allow it to melt into a deep amber-colored liquid. Do not stir, swirl the pan if needed.
- Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan. Stir until the butter is completely melted and well combined with the melted sugar.
- Slowly pour the heavy cream into the sugar-butter mixture, stirring continuously.
- Allow the sauce to cook on low heat for a minute more until everything is combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt. If using vanilla, add it now.
- Let your homemade caramel sauce cool before using it in your recipes or transferring it to a glass jar for storage.