Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce
Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce is a rich, velvety treat made with brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla, perfect for drizzling over desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or cakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 1 cup
- Category: Dessert Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until fully combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring, then bring the mixture back to a simmer. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using. If it thickens too much as it cools, gently reheat it over low heat or in the microwave.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a dash of cayenne pepper.
For a boozy version, stir in a tablespoon of bourbon or rum.
To make it vegan, use dairy-free butter and coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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