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6 Minute Caramel Recipe


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup of caramel sauce

Description

Craving something irresistibly sweet in a flash? This 6 Minute Caramel Recipe is your golden ticket to dessert heaven! Perfect for those quick breakfast toppings, easy dinner desserts, or a luscious addition to your favorite healthy snack ideas, this caramel sauce is buttery, rich, and dreamy. Imagine drizzling it over pancakes, dunking apple slices, or swirling it into your latte. It’s the ultimate food idea for those who love easy recipes and quick, mouthwatering results. With simple ingredients and no fancy equipment needed, this recipe will have you feeling like a kitchen pro while filling your home with the most amazing caramel aroma. Let’s get cooking and indulge in pure, caramel bliss!


Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt (optional)


Instructions

  1. Place the granulated sugar into a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon until the sugar melts into a golden syrup.
  3. Add the butter carefully; the mixture will bubble. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously as it bubbles.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Let the caramel cool slightly before transferring to a jar or container.
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert