15-Minute Homemade Caramel Sauce – Irresistibly Rich & Easy
A rich and smooth homemade caramel sauce perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding to drinks.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted.
- Once sugar turns amber, add butter and whisk until fully melted.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use caution when handling hot sugar.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently before use if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg