Name: Homemade Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (, firmly packed); 2 Tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-2 - 3/4 cups evaporated milk

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Easy and delicious Homemade Caramel Sauce that takes 5 minutes to make and it’s perfectly smooth and creamy!

A mason jar filled with caramel sauce and a spoon lifting caramel sauce out of the jar.

How have I not shared this homemade caramel sauce recipe yet? I’ve got tons of recipes I use it with (see below). t’s just about the easiest sauce to make, and makes every dessert better!

A white bowl filled with vanilla ice cream and a spoon drizzling caramel sauce on top.

How to make homemade caramel sauce:

It is so incredibly easy to make homemade caramel sauce. This recipe has 6 ingredients and will only take about 10 minutes! Then you can dip apple slices in it, pour it over apple crisp, or hot fudge sundaes. It can be kept in the fridge for a at least a week, so it’s a great recipe to make ahead of time and keep on hand.

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Homemade Caramel Sauce

Easy and delicious Homemade Caramel Sauce that takes 5 minutes to make and it's perfectly smooth and creamy!

4.43 from 26 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar , firmly packed
2 Tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1-2 - 3/4 cups evaporated milk

Instructions

Add butter, brown sugar, water, and salt to medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter melts.
Once the butter has melted bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Add more evaporated milk if you'd like a thinner consistency.
To store, pour mixture into a mason jar and refrigerate for up to a week. Re-warm it in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Serve this over ice cream, apple crisp, or with caramel filled chocolate cupcakes!

Notes

This makes about 2 cups of caramel sauce

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