Caramel Sauce

Name: Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Sugar 2 cups; Water 0.8 cup; Vanilla bean 1

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279

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 279
Carbohydrates g 69.7
of which sugars g 69.7

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 10
Cost: Very low
Note yields about 300 ml

PRESENTATION

Sweet, buttery flavor and a beautiful golden-brown color make caramel sauce a real standout for families looking to elevate desserts and snacks with something special. Whether poured over classic apple pie, forming a glossy layer on cheesecake, or splashed onto ice cream for that extra-sweet finish, this homemade caramel sauce always adds a memorable touch. It’s the kind of treat folks remember—the way that nice, smooth, and rich caramel sauce tastes when it melts over a warm apple crisp or surprises everyone with a sudden boost of flavor on an everyday treat. Moments get a little sweeter, and those spontaneous cheesecake or fruit cravings feel extra satisfying with a dessert sauce that looks so nice and has that unmistakable sweet aroma everyone loves. Since caramel blends so well with both classic and unexpected pairings, it makes even simple family nights feel a little more like an event.

Busy families and home cooks turn to this easy caramel recipe again and again—really, it’s a DELICIOUS pantry staple that’s so easy to reach for in daily life. As caramel topping, it reliably adds that soft, sweet finish whether you’re serving a birthday cake or jazzing up a quick bowl of vanilla ice cream (kids totally light up, honestly). There's also the fun side: throw in a pinch of salt and you’ve got a pretty fantastic salted caramel sauce with no hassle, so everyone gets exactly what they love. Works great for weeknight desserts, special parties, or even those afternoon snacks when you just want a little something sweet—families say it often becomes the boost that turns ordinary desserts into real favorites. If you’ve got folks around the table, a drizzle of this easy caramel sauce makes any moment a little cozier, and honestly, isn’t that what family food is all about? Whether topping, dipping, or stirring into drinks, caramel sauce is the family-friendly dessert upgrade that always looks impressive but feels totally doable and really good. (Don’t be surprised if you end up using it in more ways than you first imagined—this stuff’s pretty versatile!)

INGREDIENTS: Sugar 2 cups (400 g); Water 0.8 cup (200 ml); Vanilla bean 1

Preparation

How to prepare Caramel Sauce

In a fairly large and thick-bottomed pan, heat 2 cups of granulated sugar over low heat: the thick bottom helps to evenly distribute the heat, preventing the sugar from burning before it caramelizes.

In another small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil, adding the seeds of the vanilla pod (which can be replaced, if necessary, with any other flavor, according to your taste).

It is important to boil the water because if you add it cold to the caramel, instead of mixing with it, the caramel will solidify.
When the sugar has caramelized and reached the typical brown color, directly add the boiling water to the pot and stir quickly.

Remove the caramel sauce from the heat, stir briefly, and let it cool.

Tip

Be very careful: caramelizes at about 284°F, while water boils at 212°F, so when you add the water to the caramel, it is very likely that the temperature difference will cause some splashing; therefore, protect your hands and arms with a kitchen towel.