Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of homemade Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for drizzling over desserts like cheesecakes, ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add Cream: Slowly stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Let the caramel sauce cool for 10–15 minutes before using. It will thicken more as it cools.
Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble, about 2–3 minutes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
- This sauce is perfect for drizzling over cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, or apples.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
