Homemade Caramel Sauce

By mluoceanbeach

Caramel sauce is easy to make and the perfect topping for desserts!

Ingredients

• 1 cups (200 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
• Caramel from above
• 3/4 cup (178 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed from the pod (optional)
• 2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from completelydelicious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Making Caramel - Method 1 (Wet Method):

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Allow sugar to melt and bring to a boil. Let the mixture caramelize and wait for it to turn dark amber in color. Do not stir, swirl pan as needed to promote even caramelization.

Making Caramel - Method 2 (Dry Method):

Sprinkle sugar evenly on the bottom of a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Allow sugar to melt and caramelize, swirling as necessary to promote even caramelization. Do not stir.

To make the Caramel Sauce:

As soon as the caramel is dark amber in color, immediately remove it from the heat and slowly add the heavy cream while whisking constantly. Caramel will bubble violently.

Return mixture to medium heat and simmer until any clumps have dissolved and mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and salt. Add vanilla extract and if desired, vanilla bean and whiskey.