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Caramel Sauce

This homemade caramel sauce is quick, easy and way better than store bought.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp course grain sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add sugar, water and lemon juice to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook until sugar dissolves. Once the mixtures starts to bubble, set a timer for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, watch closely for the color to turn medium amber color. This will take another 3-5 minutes.
  • Once golden and before turning too dark, remove from heat. Add the butter and cream. Stir to combine fully. Add the salt.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before storing in a jar in the refrigerator.