Caramel Sauce
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Whether given away as a Christmas gift or savored to drizzle over cakes, pies, or ice cream, this caramel sauce recipe is easy to make.


Caramel Sauce

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Servings: Makes 1 cup
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Caramel Sauce, Ice Cream Toppings, Sauces, Sauces and Toppings, Toppings and Spreads
 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    water
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  • 1  tsp.
    lemon juice
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  • 1/3  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    butter
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    vanilla
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Directions
1.
In a heavy small saucepan combine 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Bring to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
2.
Carefully stir in 1/3 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Cool sauce completely (can be served at room temperature).
3.
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze in moisture- and vapor-proof plastic freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 3 months. Makes 1 cup (eight 2-tablespoon servings).
4.
To serve: Thaw sauce overnight (about 12 hours) in refrigerator.
Nutrition information
Calories 126, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 22 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Total Sugar 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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