Thick and Creamy Caramel Sauce Recipe
Get ready for the most indulgent, buttery caramel sauce you’ve ever tasted! This rich, thick caramel is perfect for drizzling over cakes, ice cream, and cupcakes or just eating by the spoonful!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter (do not substitute)
2 cups packed brown sugar (dark brown for richer flavor)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Instructions:
1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
2. Carefully stir in the whipping cream.
3. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue stirring until the caramel reaches 238°F (soft ball stage). Be careful not to let it scorch keep the heat low and steady.
4. Once it reaches the right temperature, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
5. Let cool slightly before using. Makes about 4 cups of rich, creamy caramel!
Pro Tips:
This caramel sauce is amazing as a filling for cakes, a frosting for cupcakes, or a dip for apples.
Try it over ice cream or mix it into milkshakes for an extra decadent treat.
No, you CAN’T make this in a slow cooker it will scorch!
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This caramel sauce is so good, you might just want to eat it with a spoon!
