Description
This Sugar Free Caramel Sauce is a delicious, guilt-free alternative to traditional caramel, perfect for those avoiding sugar. Made with powdered erythritol and rich heavy cream, it offers the same smooth, creamy caramel flavor without the added sugar. Ideal for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or mixing into coffee, this sauce is simple to make and ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, ensuring it does not brown or burn.
- Dissolve Sweetener: Add the powdered erythritol to the melted butter and stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until it dissolves fully and the mixture starts to thicken slightly.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the unsweetened heavy cream while whisking constantly to combine all ingredients smoothly and prevent lumps.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, continuing to stir for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a caramel-like consistency, making sure it doesn’t boil rapidly to avoid burning.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor and balance the sweetness.
- Cool and Store: Let the sauce cool slightly; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and gently warm before serving.
Notes
- Use powdered erythritol to avoid any gritty texture; granulated erythritol may not dissolve as well.
- The sauce thickens further upon cooling, so adjust consistency by heating briefly if it becomes too thick.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This caramel sauce pairs wonderfully with ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or coffee.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with coconut oil and use full-fat coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
