A super simple, super quick way to make absolutely delicious caramel sauce and only pay a fraction of the cost of the store-bought variety.
Course
Sauce
Cuisine
Dessert topping
Prep Time3hours2minutes
Cook Time3hours2minutes
AuthorChris Scheuer
Ingredients
1stick butter4 ounces
¾cupdark brown sugaryou can use light brown sugar too, but the sauce will be a bit lighter in color
½cupwhipping or heavy cream
1teaspoonvanilla or vanilla bean paste
a pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whisk vigorously to combine.
Add cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until combined. Serve warm or allow to cool. Stir vigorously, then store in refrigerator. Mixture will thicken as it cools. After refrigeration, warm slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop.