Description
Pioneer Woman Caramel Sauce is a classic sauce made from sugar, butter, and cream. This sauce is smooth, rich, and incredibly versatile, perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to various desserts. Its deep caramel flavor comes from carefully cooking sugar to the right temperature, and then adding butter and cream to create a creamy, dreamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Stir gently to moisten the sugar evenly.
- Cook the Sugar: Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the Butter: Carefully add the butter pieces to the caramelized sugar, whisking continuously until melted and combined.
- Incorporate the Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, so be cautious.
- Simmer the Sauce: Continue to whisk the sauce until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar. Serve warm or at room temperature.