Caramel Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramel Sauce
45 min.
10
381kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a luscious homemade caramel sauce that is sure to elevate any dessert! This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in just 45 minutes, making it the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. Imagine drizzling this rich, golden sauce over a scoop of creamy ice cream or a slice of moist pound cake—it's a simple yet luxurious way to impress your family and friends.

The magic of this caramel sauce lies in its perfect balance of flavors and textures. With just a few basic ingredients like butter, sugar, milk, and whipping cream, you can create a velvety sauce that boasts a deep, rich flavor profile. The process of melting the sugar and blending it with butter and cream is not only satisfying but also a wonderful way to engage your senses in the kitchen. As the sugar transforms into a beautiful amber hue, the aroma will fill your home, inviting everyone to gather around and anticipate the deliciousness to come.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, this caramel sauce is versatile enough to complement a variety of desserts. So grab your frying pan and wooden spoon, and let’s get started on this sweet adventure that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Sprinkle sugar into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar melts and turns light brown.
  2. Remove from heat; add butter. Stir until butter melts.
  3. Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is well blended.
  4. Combine whipping cream and milk.
  5. Add whipping cream mixture to hot sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly, 25 minutes or until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve warm over ice cream or pound cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein0.92%
Fat57.69%
Carbs41.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.81
Glycemic Load
28.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
1.8495652516899%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:381.11kcal
19.06%
Fat:25.18g
38.73%
Saturated Fat:15.89g
99.29%
Carbohydrates:40.65g
13.55%
Net Carbohydrates:40.65g
14.78%
Sugar:40.75g
45.28%
Cholesterol:69.71mg
23.24%
Sodium:153.5mg
6.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.9g
1.8%
Vitamin A:839.55IU
16.79%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.63%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.37%
Calcium:25.13mg
2.51%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.35%
Phosphorus:21.96mg
2.2%
Vitamin K:2.18µg
2.07%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.67%
Selenium:1.12µg
1.6%
Source:My Recipes