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Caramel Sauce

Marla Hingley
A sweet homemade caramel sauce, perfect drizzled over ice cream, cheesecake, chocolate tart, or whatever else you can think of!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Continue boiling until mixture turns a rich amber color, about 7-11 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, 1/3 at a time (will bubble up, so be careful) until fully incorporated.
  • Slowly pour in cream, whisking constantly, then add salt and lemon juice (will bubble up again).
  • Let cool to room temperature before using. Store in fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

Makes ½ cup
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