RECIPE

Caramel Sauce

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN plus chilling
  • SERVINGS: 1 1/4 cups

Plus: Caramel Cooking Tips

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • OTHER TIME:
  • SERVINGS: 1 1/4 cups
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    2. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    3. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    4. 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
    5. 1/2 cup heavy cream
    6. 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    7. 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with all three sugars and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cream and boil for 2 minutes longer. Transfer the caramel sauce to a pitcher. Stir in the vanilla and salt and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

Make Ahead

The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Whisk to combine before serving.

Serve With

Pecan-Praline Cheesecake.