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Homemade caramel sauce being poured into a glass dessert bowl with cinnamon sugar churros in the background

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Learn how to make silky homemade caramel sauce with this easy foolproof recipe. Perfect for churros, ice cream, pancakes, cheesecakes, and more.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Sauces
Calories: 1070

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g white sugar
  • 150 ml water
  • 50 g butter
  • 250 ml liquid cream

Method
 

Prepare the caramel base
  1. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over high heat.
  2. Do not stir. Allow the mixture to cook until it turns a deep golden caramel color.
Add the butter
  1. Once the desired color is reached, carefully add the butter.
  2. Begin whisking immediately until fully incorporated.
Add the cream
  1. Slowly pour in the liquid cream while whisking continuously.
  2. Be careful, as the caramel will bubble vigorously.
Boil briefly
  1. Once the cream is fully incorporated, let the caramel boil for 1 minute, stirring gently.
Cool and store
  1. Turn off the heat and pour the caramel sauce into a bowl or airtight container.
  2. Let it cool before using or storing for later preparations.

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