Caramel Butter Sauce

Indulge your taste buds with this luscious Caramel Butter Sauce, a decadent homemade treat that's perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or even fresh fruit. Made with only five simple ingredients—granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt—this versatile sauce achieves a rich, velvety texture and a deep amber hue through a quick stovetop caramelization process. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a sweet and buttery sauce that strikes the perfect balance of creamy and salty-sweet flavors. Whether you’re elevating an ice cream sundae or adding gourmet flair to baked goods, this easy caramel sauce recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 22/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 90 grams unsalted butter
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar and heat it over medium heat.

Step 2

Allow the sugar to melt, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon. Be patient, as the sugar will clump before it completely melts into a liquid.

Step 3

Once the sugar is fully melted and turns a deep amber color, quickly add the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is completely incorporated into the molten sugar. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up again, so proceed carefully.

Step 5

Add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until everything is smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 5–10 minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Serve the Caramel Butter Sauce warm or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(417.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1829.6

Total Fat 117.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 319.3mg	0%
Sodium 1232.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 200.5g
Protein 0.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 19.9mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 28.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 43.1%