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Homemade caramel sauce in a mason jar.

Caramel Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Rich, buttery, and perfectly smooth, this homemade caramel sauce is a simple recipe that’s great for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, or even stirred into coffee!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream room temperature

Instructions

  • Heat granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar turns an amber color(10-15 minutes).
  • Once melted completely, add butter, melt, whisking constantly until fully combined and bubbly.
  • Once fully combined, cook for 1 more minute and then slowly add heavy cream. Simmer for 1 more minute.
  • Remove from heat and allow the mixture to rest and thicken.