Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce
Make your desserts irresistible with this homemade Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce! Rich, buttery, and creamy, this quick caramel sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients brown sugar, butter, and cream. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, brownies, or even stirring into your favorite coffee drinks.
Ingredients:
½ cup salted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt or sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions:
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes bubbly and fully combined (about 2 minutes).
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Be careful the sauce may bubble up.
For a lighter, thinner caramel sauce, remove the saucepan from the heat once combined.
For a darker, thicker caramel, let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until it deepens in color.
Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt (if using). Transfer to a heat-proof jar or container and allow to cool at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5–10 minutes
Total Time: 10–15 minutes
Yield: About 1 ½ cups caramel sauce
Serving Ideas
This easy caramel sauce is perfect for:
Drizzling over ice cream, cakes, pies, or brownies
Swirling into coffee or hot chocolate
Using as a dip for apples or pretzels
Adding to milkshakes or sundaes for extra indulgence
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Make this rich and creamy Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce in just 15 minutes! Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, brownies, or stirring into coffee. An easy homemade caramel sauce with butter, brown sugar, and cream.