Caramel Sauce Recipe (2024)

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The easiest, tastiest stovetop Caramel Sauce Recipe with only six ingredients and no special equipment (or candy thermometer) required!

Why We Love This Caramel Sauce Recipe

1. Works with Anything: Goes well on desserts or fruit.
2. Easy to Make: Simple recipe, no special equipment required.
3. Delicious: Sweet, balanced taste with a hint of vanilla and sea salt.
4. Customizable: Adjustable salt level for desired sweetness.
5. Good for Anytime: Perfect for parties or just everyday snacks.

Ingredients

• Butter: Provides a rich, creamy base.
• Brown Sugar: Fresh, clump-free light or dark brown sugar adds sweetness.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and smooth texture to this caramel sauce recipe.
• Light Corn Syrup: Adds sweetness, helping to balance out the flavors.
• Fine Sea Salt: Adjust to taste; differs from table salt.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances overall flavor.

How To Make Caramel Sauce

1. Combine: Mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk in a pot.
2. Melt & Boil: Stir until melted, then boil for 2 minutes.
3. Cool & Season: Cool slightly, add vanilla and salt.
4. Serve: Thicken for 10 minutes, serve with toppings.
5. Store: Refrigerate in airtight container; reheat as needed.

How To Enjoy This Caramel Sauce Recipe

The sky is the limit here! There are so many delicious things to dip in Caramel Sauce, and below are some of our favorites:

• Fruits: Apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, Honeycrisp), bananas.
• Treats: Rice Krispie Treats, brownie bites, marshmallows, pretzels bites.
• Cookies: Oreos, Nutter Butters, Graham crackers, chocolate chip cookies.
• Uses: Fondue night, ice cream topping, caramel milkshakes, breakfast enhancer (on french toast, waffles, pancakes).

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• Chocolate Dip for Fruit
• Apple Coffee Cake
• Apple Crumble Bars
• Caramel Cookie Bars
• Fruit Dip

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The easiest, tastiest stovetop Caramel Sauce Recipe with only six ingredients and no special equipment (or candy thermometer) required!

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Caramel Sauce Recipe

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The easiest, tastiest stovetop Caramel Sauce Recipe with only six ingredients and no special equipment (or candy thermometer) required!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword caramel sauce recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 -8 with dippers

Chelsea Lords

Calories 406kcal

Author Chelsea Lords

Cost $3.48

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 cup light corn syrup (like Karo)
• ▢ 1 can (14 oz.) regular sweetened condensed milk (not fat free)
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (add to taste preference)
• ▢ Optional: crushed toffee candy
• ▢ Serving suggestions: See Note 1

US - Metric

Instructions

• COMBINE. Mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium pot on medium heat.

• MELT. Stir constantly until butter is melted and ingredients are completely combined.

• BOIL. Bring mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Immediately remove from heat.

• COOL. Let mixture cool for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then add in vanilla and salt to taste. Add salt gradually. (Not all salts will salt this sauce the same. Add more for a salted caramel sauce and less to season sauce.)

• SERVE. Let sauce thicken for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then serve by transferring caramel to a bowl, topping with optional crushed toffee candy, and your choice of dippers. (Note 1)

• STORAGE: Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days; however, it doesn't freeze well. To reheat, warm in a small pan over low heat until heated through, or microwave in short bursts. If sauce is too thick, gradually add heavy cream or milk to thin it slightly.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: Here are some tasty treats to dip in the caramel sauce:

• Apples: Granny Smith, Fuji, and Honeycrisp are great choices. You can also try making apple nachos by drizzling sauce over thinly sliced apples and adding crushed toffee bits.
• Bananas: Make sure they're not too ripe or they'll fall apart. Dip them in the sauce, then in melted dark chocolate, and top with crushed nuts before freezing.
• Other treats: Cubed Rice Krispie Treats, brownie bites, large marshmallows, and pretzels.
• Packaged cookies: Oreos, Nutter Butters, Pirouettes, Milanos, Girl Scout Cookies, Graham crackers, and chocolate Graham crackers.

Nutritional informationdoes not include the optional toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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