Description
A rich and creamy homemade brown sugar caramel sauce, perfect for drizzling over desserts, enhancing your favorite treats with deep caramel flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
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Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat to create a smooth base for the caramel.
- Combine Brown Sugar: Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir continuously until fully combined, forming a thick syrupy mixture.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream while stirring, making sure the mixture becomes completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to thicken the sauce.
- Finish Flavoring: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt to balance and enhance the caramel flavors.
- Cool and Store: Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving or transfer it to a jar for storage, keeping it refrigerated for future use.
Notes
- To avoid crystallization, ensure continuous stirring during simmering and do not let the sauce boil too vigorously.
- Store leftover caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Reheat gently before use by warming in a microwave or over low heat on the stove.
- Use the sauce immediately for best texture or let it cool completely for a thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
