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Caramel Sauce: Easy, Perfect

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 12/14/12 Updated: 05/13/22
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Why You Should Be Making Homemade Caramel Sauce

I’d like to think I know a thing or two about cooking, and especially baking, yet caramel eludes me. I go in each bout with a puffed-up chest, certain that this time will work. And why do I feel this way?

The first caramel I ever made worked like a charm.

Easy, Perfect Caramel Sauce at the Stylist Quo

Several wasted bowls of burnt sugar later, it dawned upon me that perhaps it wasn’t me that was good at caramel; this recipe made me good. My theory is that I’m not good at discerning the exact moment at which the sugar turns a “uniform amber brown” or whatever, and this recipe gives actual minutes. Minutes! No need for an candy thermometer, no need for otherworldly shades of brown detection skills.

Easy, Perfect Caramel Sauce at the Stylist Quo

Interestingly, this recipe is also conveniently the. best. ever.

Ever. Ever ever.

I watched my mom eat a bowl of it with a spoon. I’m not kidding.

Easy, Perfect Caramel Sauce at the Stylist Quo

How To Use This Recipe

I first made it to top everyone’s favorite apple-cherry galette for Thanksgiving. Naturally, I made sure to bring home a bowl of the liquid gold for dipping apples, drizzling over ice cream, and general drinking.

If only dipping apples in it made it healthy.

Easy, Perfect Caramel Sauce at the Stylist Quo

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Caramel Sauce: Easy, Perfect

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whipping cream

Instructions 

  • Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup turns golden (I advise to not wait until it turns amber, as that usually means it’s burnt!), occasionally brushing down sides of pan with pastry brush dipped into water and swirling pan, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Whisk in butter. Gradually add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until smooth. Cool to lukewarm before serving.

Notes

Can be made a few days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 381kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 17mg, Potassium: 32mg, Sugar: 50g, Vitamin A: 758IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 51g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. victoria says

    Posted on 12/14/12 at 11:04 pm

    mmm, looks so delish! I cannot wait to try this recipe:) also id love to hear your thoughts on my latest outfit post

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      Posted on 12/15/12 at 1:46 am

      I must know, when did you get the black pumps?!

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    • thestylistquo says

      Posted on 12/14/12 at 4:14 pm

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