Caramel Sauce
This homemade caramel sauce is quick, easy and way better than store bought.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
1 medium saucepan
1 wooden spoon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp butter
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp course grain sea salt
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.