Homemade Caramel Sauce
Caramel goes well with so many things and makes an incredible holiday gift. This homemade version is delicious and simple to create!
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter cold
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp rum optional
Instructions
- Place sugar and corn syrup in a 4-5 quart kettle and place over medium-high heat.2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- Let sugar begin to melt. The sugar will liquefy around the edge of the kettle. Begin to stir constantly to ensure the sugar melts evenly.
- Stir until the sugar is completely melted and dark amber in color.
- Remove from the heat.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream in small amounts. The caramel will bubble vigorously, but continue adding cream until it is incorporated and the caramel is smooth.1 cup heavy cream
- Add the vanilla extract and rum, if using.2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp rum
- Add in cold butter and stir slowly to bring down the temperature of the caramel. Stir until completely smooth.4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Caramel will harden when it's in the refrigerator. To use, bring to room temperature or heat slowly in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 58kcal