Apples are in season and I’ve been searching for new ways to enjoy them. But, no matter where I look, my homemade caramel sauce is still my favorite (although there are a few other tasty ways I’ve found that I’ll share soon!). Warm caramel is a tasty treat with fresh cut apples or poured over vanilla ice cream. Heck, just about anything is good with warm caramel!
Homemade Caramel Sauce
1 c. sugar
1/4 cup water
2 T. corn syrup
pinch of salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 t vanilla
Boil sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a sauce pan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally. Cook until caramel is the color of iced tea (about 10 minutes). Add cream, whisking to combine. Quickly turn off heat and then whisk in butter and vanilla. Transfer sauce to a cool bowl.
You’ll be surprised how easy this is! I had never tried anything like this until last fall and I was thrilled with the result the very first time! Once you add the cream it “magically” turns to caramel! It is amazing…and DELICIOUS!
I’ve been looking for a good caramel recipe to go with apples. The stuff you buy at the store is good (in the produce section) but I’m sure homemade is a lot better!!!
Yes, it is SO buttery and delicious! You’ll never want to buy the store bought again! It really isn’t hard and works up fast too!
Does this go bad after awhile? Do you store it in the fridge?
Yeah, since it has cream in it, it does go bad. I’m not sure how long it safely keeps. But, it should be good at least a week.
Denise
This was really good! Thanks for posting.
All I can say is YUM!!! This is delicious and my first time making caramel. I was a little worried about when the color would change but when it did, it did quickly. I will make my own from now on.
I am so glad you liked it! Once you make homemade the store bought stuff just doesn’t even compare, right? It is so good! On everything!! I use it for apples, ice cream, with a spoon. heh!
Denise Sawyer
Wholesome Mommy