The Forktionary Angle
"Elevating everyday dishes with the luxurious, molten gold of homemade caramel sauce."
Definition
A sweet, thick sauce made from caramelized sugar, often with added cream, butter, and vanilla, used as a topping or an ingredient in desserts.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Caramel Sauce are:
Chef’s Secret
A pinch of flaky sea salt added at the end of cooking transforms standard caramel into a sophisticated salted caramel.
Best Substitutes
Butterscotch Sauce
Dulce de Leche
Buying Guide
Look for sauces with minimal artificial ingredients; homemade is best.