How do I make homemade caramel sauce?

Indulge in the sweet heaven with our homemade caramel sauce recipe. Perfect for desserts, drizzling, or simply spooning straight into your mouth!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make homemade caramel sauce. Items include: Granulated Sugar Unsalted Butter Heavy Cream Vanilla Extract Salt

Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Unsalted Butter 6 tablespoons
Heavy Cream 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Salt a pinch

Take note
Handle the caramel with caution as it can get very hot and can cause burns. Be careful when stirring the caramel to avoid splattering. And most importantly, make sure to resist the temptation to eat it all in one go!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

First things first, let's gather everything we need. Here's what you'll need: 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

2

Heat the Sugar

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir it constantly with a wooden spoon until it melts and turns into a beautiful amber color. Be patient, this process can take around 5-7 minutes.

3

Add Butter and Cream

Once the sugar is melted and caramelized, carefully add the butter to the saucepan. Stir it vigorously until it's fully melted and incorporated into the caramel. Then, slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. The mixture may bubble up, so watch out!

4

Season and Simmer

Now it's time to add a touch of flavor! Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the caramel's heavenly taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will ensure all the flavors marry perfectly.

5

Cool and Store

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the caramel sauce cool down for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a heatproof jar or container. Once completely cooled, seal it tightly and refrigerate. It'll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks, but we highly doubt it'll last that long!