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Five Fabulous Caramel Recipes - it seems that everyone loves caramel and these five delicious recipes never fail to produce rave reviews!
I was thinking of you the other day. I really was. We'd been out of town and didn't arrive home until mid afternoon. Guests were coming for dinner and I didn't have much in the house, so I ran to the store. We'd decided to just grill some burgers and make a nice salad, since there wasn't much time to get anything else together.
I picked up a carton of vanilla ice cream at the store, thinking I could throw together The World's Easiest Apple Crisp for dessert. Sometimes however, I seriously underestimate how much I can get done in a given amount of time. By the time I got home from the market, prepped the burgers for the grill and prepared the salad, the guests had arrived. Oops, so much for dessert, right?
But then, maybe not. I did have the ice cream and, as we were finishing up the meal, I remembered an old friend of mine, this Ridiculously Easy Caramel Sauce. While Scott was clearing the table I pulled out the ingredients. By the time he finished and scooped up bowls of ice cream, I was done! Yes, that's how long it takes. And you should have heard the oohs, aahs and mmms from around the table.
And now that I have you all in a caramel frame of mind ...
I thought I'd also share a few of other favorite recipes since fall officially arrived this week here in the U.S. After all, autumn and caramel just seem to go together like peas and their pods, don't you agree?
I just finished cooking this sauce for a dinner party tonight. Let me just say, AMAZING!!!
This is the best caramel sauce I have ever, ever had! I will serve it over Muscat, ginger poached pears and ice cream.
So there you have our choice for Five Fabulous Caramel Recipes. You'll find much more in The Café archives (we're definitely caramel aficionados), but we'll save those for another day. Unless of course, I've caused a case of caramel-on-the-brain. If that's happened, you can check out more delicious recipes here. Bon Appetit and happy caramelizing!
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This caramel is calling my name! Delicious!
give me anything that has caramel or been caramelised and I will be happy. love them all xoxo
Thanks Beverley! Caramel has a warm place in my heart too! It's a comfort sweet!
You certainly have me in a caramel frame of mind. So glad you are thinking of us!
Debra, fall is so fun, isn't it? We just love the "change of season" recipes and why not have an excuse to enjoy caramel!!
I adore caramel - always have, always will. These are great recipes to show how versatile caramel can be - love them all!
Hi Tricia! I never thought of using the word, but versatile is a perfect way to describe caramel - besides addictive!!
A co-worker was retiring and we were having a tea party. I was looking to make scones but couldn't find my recipe, then I stumbled upon your caramel apple muffins. They looked delicious and I figured I'd give it a try and pray that the end result would look and taste as good as the picture. Well, they were a hit , Needless to say I have added them to my recipe collection - thanks
Welcome to the Café Lovie! I'm so glad they worked out - we love them too!
Caramel and I are old pals. But with all these great new recipes we could quickly become new pals. And that makes me very happy!
That's awesome Abbe! Have at the recipes, they are some of our favorites!
I want to try every single one! Those cinnamon rolls....heavenly, Chris.
Have a wonderful Fall weekend!
Angie
Thanks Angie! It's good to have friends or neighbors to share those with - otherwise you might sit down and eat the whole plate - at least that's what we might do!
Starting to think Christmas ideas...wouldn't a jar of Apple Cider Carmel Sauce in a jar with a festive ribbon be a great present? It sounds so yummy...I can't wait to try it.
What a great idea Annie!
Yes, you WERE thinking of me! The cinnamon rolls, the muffins, the pork....I don't know which to make first!
I know Liz, caramel should be my middle name!
The pork bowls for me please..that's more like it:)
Ditto!
The pork bpwls fr me please:)
They are sooo yummy Monique!
I remember all of these recipes and have even printed out the muffin recipe. What I don't recall seeing is the Vietnamese Pork Salad recipe. It looks delicious and I am a fan, as you know, of your pork tenderloins! I've made enough of those the past two years. Thanks for posting old favorites because it reminds me of those delicious recipes that I haven't yet made.
Thanks Mary! It's fun to go deep into the Café blog archives. I forget some of my own recipes sometimes, and it's like reacquainting myself with an old friend when I find one!
I dearly love caramel. It's right up there with chocolate and lemon in my book. I even make my own caramel for caramel apples 🙂 Love all of these delicious-looking caramel-y ideas!
Ooooh caramel apples with cider caramel sauce! Now you've got me thinking Susan!
I'm a relatively new convert to the charms of caramel, and this year I can't get enough of it --- your cider caramel sauce looks amazing!!
Thanks Sue! It really is fabulous with the great fall fast of cider and the rich creaminess of caramel all rolled into one!