Ingredients for Classic Caramel Sauce
- Sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Classic Caramel Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Classic Caramel Sauce
- Combine granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir.
- Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- Carefully pour in the heavy cream (it will bubble up vigorously!), whisking constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter, salt, and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
- Pour the caramel sauce into a heatproof container and let it cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
199g
Fat
88g
Carbs
16g