Ingredients for Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Caramel Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir constantly over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and continue to boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired thickness (longer for thicker sauce). For a thicker caramel, boil for 5 minutes; for a thinner caramel, boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and combined.
- (Optional) Double the recipe by multiplying all ingredients by two. Adjust cooking time as needed to achieve desired thickness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
515g
Fat
192g
Carbs
45g
