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Quick Caramel Sauce

Make decadent homemade caramel sauce on the stovetop in about 10 minutes with this easy recipe using ingredients you probably have on hand. Perfect for topping ice cream, cake, apple pie and so much more.
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Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel ice cream topping, homemade caramel, Quick Caramel Sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 1 tablespoons butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until caramel is thickened slightly. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt. Allow to cool slightly, then serve or transfer to a sealed jar and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 50mg | Sugar: 35g
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