Description
This Thick Caramel Sauce recipe is a rich, buttery, and sweet treat perfect for drizzling over desserts, dipping fruits, or using as a filling. Made with a blend of sugars, butter, and sweetened condensed milk, this homemade caramel sauce is smooth, indulgent, and easy to prepare on the stovetop in just 11 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy saucepan, add the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, light Karo syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Ensure all ingredients are measured precisely for the best consistency.
- Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes to prevent burning and ensure even melting and blending of the ingredients.
- Transfer to Dish: After cooking, stir the caramel sauce thoroughly once more and pour it into a lightly greased dish to prevent sticking.
- Cool Down: Allow the caramel to cool completely at room temperature until it thickens and firms up adequately.
- Cut and Store: Once cooled, cut the caramel into pieces, wrap individually in wax paper, and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent sticking.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the caramel from burning.
- Stirring frequently is important to achieve a smooth, lump-free caramel.
- Cool completely before cutting to ensure the caramel holds its shape.
- Store caramel pieces at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- You can add a pinch of sea salt for salted caramel variation if desired.
