Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace Gather all ingredients and have them measured and ready. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan and warm it slightly over low heat, or microwave for 30 seconds. This prevents the mixture from seizing when you add cold cream to hot sugar.
Step 2: Melt the Brown Sugar In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, add the packed brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula. The sugar will begin to melt and bubble after 2-3 minutes. Continue stirring until completely melted and smooth.

Step 3: Add the Butter Once the brown sugar is completely melted, add the butter all at once. The mixture will bubble vigorously – this is normal. Continue stirring constantly until the butter is completely incorporated, about 1-2 minutes
Step 4: Incorporate the Cream Slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up dramatically, so be careful. Keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and cohesive, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5: Season and Finish Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. The sauce will be quite thin when hot but will thicken as it cools. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Step 6: Cool and Serve Allow the caramel sauce to cool for 5-10 minutes before using. It will thicken to the perfect drizzling consistency