# Shelf Stable Caramel Sauce

This recipe guides you through making a shelf-stable caramel sauce perfect for sundaes, milkshakes, fruit, and other sweet treats.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 2 c brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp vanilla

## Instructions

1. Pour two 14 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk into your pan, scraping out all contents.
2. Add 2 cups of light or brown sugar to the pan with the condensed milk.
3. Turn the heat to medium and stir constantly until the mixture is fully incorporated and comes to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, continuing to stir.
5. After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter, melting it into the sauce.
6. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well, ensuring the butter is completely melted.
7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of vanilla.
8. Pour the hot caramel sauce into hot jars.
9. Wipe the rims of the jars with vinegar to remove any sticky residue and ensure a proper seal.
10. Place lids and rings on the jars, tightening them fingertip tight.
11. Place the hot jars into boiling water, ensuring the jars are completely submerged.
12. Water bath the jars for 10 minutes.
13. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the pot for 5 minutes before removing them.
14. Let the sealed jars sit undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours to ensure they properly seal and become shelf-stable.

## Equipment

- pan
- jars
- lids
- rings
- water bath canner

## Tips

- Stir constantly to prevent sticking and burning.
- Wipe jar rims with vinegar for a proper seal.
- Let jars sit undisturbed for 12-24 hours after water bathing to ensure proper sealing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8X9Rj71/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/04fc0678-6e9a-4090-88fa-0001c8ed92cd
- Extracted: 2026-03-07

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