Description
A rich, buttery gluten-free caramel sauce with a smooth texture and deep amber flavor. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding to drinks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the sugar to a stainless steel pot and heat over medium heat.
- Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon as the sugar melts, scraping the sides and bottom to prevent sticking.
- Once fully melted into an amber liquid, add the butter carefully. Stir continuously as it bubbles.
- Continue stirring until the butter is fully melted and combined. If separation occurs, remove from heat and whisk vigorously.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly add the heavy cream while stirring. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow the caramel to cool at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- Use only stainless steel cookware for best results.
- Be cautious when adding butter and cream as the mixture will bubble and splatter.
- Caramel thickens significantly as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
