Caramel Butter Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of homemade Caramel Butter Sauce! This easy recipe, perfected with help from bakinbaby, creates a luscious caramel sauce in just 25 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, fresh fruit, cake, or warm apple crisp – elevate your desserts to the next level with this irresistible treat.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1541.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caramel Butter Sauce

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How to Make Caramel Butter Sauce

  1. In a heavy-duty 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan.
  4. Remove the cover and continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the soft crack stage (235-245°F on a candy thermometer).
  5. Watch carefully as the caramel turns a light amber color. Avoid burning – dark amber indicates it's burnt.
  6. Quickly remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
  7. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy.
  8. Serve immediately, warm, over your favorite dessert. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

748g

Fat

287g

Carbs

63g