Delicious Fool-Proof Caramel Sauce for Ice Cream, Cakes and Dip

Caramel sauce is the perfect way to finish any dessert. The creamy thick sauce gives richness to cakes and sweetness to apple slices. This is my favorite way to make the caramel sauce, it's the easiest fool-proof method to make the sweet delicious homemade caramel sauce. The best part about caramel sauce is that it stores well, simply place in an airtight container and you'll be to add caramel whenever you want! Give this easy recipe a try!

Delicious Caramel Sauce

yields 1/2 cup total cooking time 30 mins

ingredients

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 to 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 glass mason jar for cooling

instructions

1. in a medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook the sugar over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sugar caramelizes into a rich, amber colour. Do not stir the syrup while cooking, as this will cause crystals to form on the sides of the saucepan. The timing may vary depending on the saucepan and stovetop. 
2. once the syrup is caramelized, add the butter and whisk until melted. Slowly, add the heavy cream next, and mix again the sauce will foam up - take care that it doesn't run over.
3. remove the sauce from heat and add the salt and vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then pour into a glass at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for a thicker caramel
4. Add to cakes, ice cream or use as a dip for apple slices. Yum!

Thanks for checking out my blog. 

xx J

The original recipe is from Tatyana's Everyday Food Caramel Sauce, thanks for sharing.