Description
This rich and creamy Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce is a perfect homemade topping for desserts, ice creams, pancakes, and more. Made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, it delivers luscious caramel flavor in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquefied, preparing the base for the caramel sauce.
- Add brown sugar: Stir in the packed brown sugar, mixing thoroughly with the melted butter until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and encourage caramelization.
- Add vanilla and salt: Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance and balance the caramel flavor.
- Cool and store: Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving or transfer it to a jar for storage. The sauce will thicken as it cools and can be refrigerated for future use.
Notes
- For thicker sauce, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes but avoid burning.
- Use high-quality brown sugar for the richest flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore silky texture.
- This caramel sauce pairs wonderfully with ice cream, pancakes, waffles, and fruit desserts.
