Fresh caramel sauce made from caramelized sugar is simply divine, and it’s actually fairly quick and easy to whip up.
Here are some simple instructions to help you make the best caramel sauce you’ve ever eaten, but if you want more information pertaining to this process click here to learn more about caramelized sugar.
Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Caramel Sauce Made from Caramelized Sugar
Use a heavy-bottomed sauce pan with a large surface area, and preheat it over medium-low heat, making sure the entire surface area of the bottom is evenly heated. Also use a light colored pan in order to better see the process.
Free Printable Recipe for Caramel Sauce Made from Caramelized Sugar
Caramel Sauce Made from Caramelized Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt more to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle part of the sugar into a heavy sauce pan set over medium-low heat, and watch careful until it begins melting. Swirl and/or shake the pan gently every 20 seconds or so, and sprinkle more of the sugar on top of the melted parts until all the sugar is in the pan. The sugar will melt unevenly, so keep giving it a swirly shake every 20 seconds. Be patient and keep an eye on it to make sure it does not burn.
- Once melted, remove from heat immediately and stir in the butter. The mixture will bubble aggressively.
- Keep stirring as you add heavy cream, vanilla, and sea salt. Stir vigorously until everything is combined. Taste a spoonful of cooled caramel. If desired add another ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste!
- Pour into a pint-size jar, and allow to cool completely before using.
Notes
Store tightly covered in fridge for up to 1 month.