Hot Caramel Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Hot Caramel Sauce
12 min.
5
628kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Hot Caramel Sauce, a perfect addition to elevate your desserts! Whether drizzled over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit, this rich and creamy sauce is sure to impress your family and friends. With its velvety texture and luscious flavor, it transforms any ordinary dish into a gourmet experience.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also comes together in just 12 minutes! Imagine the joy of creating a homemade caramel sauce that rivals anything you can find in stores, all while knowing exactly what goes into it. The combination of light brown sugar and butter creates a deep, caramelized flavor, while the addition of whipping cream gives it that irresistible creaminess.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this Hot Caramel Sauce serves five, making it an ideal treat for sharing. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances indulgence with moderation, you can enjoy this sweet treat without the guilt. And if you want to prepare it ahead of time, it can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Just reheat it in the microwave, and you’re ready to serve!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this delicious sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups firmly brown sugar light packed
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • servings garnish: pecans chopped
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cook brown sugar and butter in a heavy 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
  2. Gradually stir in whipping cream. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Garnish, if desired.
  5. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly, stirring at 1-minute intervals. Cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories628kcal
Protein0.92%
Fat57.84%
Carbs41.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.8969565668832%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:627.84kcal
31.39%
Fat:41.22g
63.42%
Saturated Fat:25.77g
161.09%
Carbohydrates:66.12g
22.04%
Net Carbohydrates:66.03g
24.01%
Sugar:65.32g
72.58%
Cholesterol:113.55mg
37.85%
Sodium:247.2mg
10.75%
Alcohol:0.55g
100%
Alcohol %:0.5%
100%
Protein:1.48g
2.95%
Vitamin A:1376.26IU
27.53%
Calcium:87.39mg
8.74%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.55%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.79%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.56%
Potassium:136.34mg
3.9%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.81%
Phosphorus:34.38mg
3.44%
Vitamin K:3.56µg
3.39%
Selenium:2.24µg
3.2%
Iron:0.54mg
2.99%
Magnesium:10.52mg
2.63%
Copper:0.05mg
2.4%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.25%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.15%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.92%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.22%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes