Homemade caramel sauce

7 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 cup of granulated white sugar to a pot and place it on medium-high heat.
  2. 2Continuously stir the sugar until it melts down, clumps up, and then dissolves into a smooth, dark amber liquid. This should take about 7-8 minutes.
  3. 3Once the sugar is completely smooth and amber in color, carefully add 1/4 cup of hot water. The sugar will seize up and steam, but continue stirring until it melts back down and becomes smooth again.
  4. 4Add 6 tablespoons of salted butter to the caramel sauce.
  5. 5Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated into the caramel.
  6. 6Once the butter is melted, turn off the heat.
  7. 7Add 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream and stir until well combined.
  8. 8Add a little bit of Mexican vanilla to taste.
  9. 9Add some flaky sea salt to taste and stir it in.
  10. 10Pour the homemade caramel sauce into a clean mason jar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 0.25 cup hot water
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Mexican vanilla
  • flaky sea salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Maintain medium-high heat for the sugar melting process.
  • Constantly stir the sugar to ensure even melting and prevent clumping.
  • Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved before adding hot water to avoid a lumpy texture.
  • Be careful when adding hot water as it will seize up, but continue stirring until it melts back down.
  • For best results, use salted butter.