Fool Proof Caramel Sauce

 (This is 2 batches of this recipe)

 

This is virtually a fool proof homemade caramel sauce! I have tried dozens of different recipes, & all of them seemed to fail; either they were too runny or it turned into a brick. But this one will work every time!

What you will need:

1/2 Cup of Sugar

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp butter (room temp)

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (warmed)

 

Combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan with high sides. Do not stir. 

 

 

 

Cook over medium-high heat to a dark caramel color, swirling the pan as it begins to brown to distribute the sugar. While the sugar and water are bubbling up, heat up the cream in the microwave just until warm.

 

 This is the color you want the mixture when you remove from heat and add the butter.

Take sugar off the heat and add your room temperature butter. Whisk the butter in, being sure it’s totally combined. 

 

 

 

Add your warmed cream and whisk vigorously

 

 

 

Mixture will bubble, (I suggest wearing oven mitts, as this can produce alot of steam) then settle down to a velvety caramel.

 

 

 

 This recipe can be doubled for larger recipes. 

For a salted caramel sauce: Add 1/8 tsp of Sea Salt.