Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of this homemade Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or using as a dip for fruit, this easy-to-make sauce will elevate any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool and Store: Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently before using.
Combine Ingredients: Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, milk, and salt.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute the butter with vegan butter and the cream and milk with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
