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Authentic Caramel Sauce Recipe 🍯

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Yield: 2 cups

Description:

Indulge in the rich sweetness of this Authentic Caramel Sauce recipe, a delectable treat perfect for enhancing desserts or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Crafted with care and precision, this sauce embodies the essence of caramel with its smooth texture and irresistible flavor. Whether drizzled over ice cream, poured atop pancakes, or incorporated into your favorite recipes, this sauce is sure to elevate any dish to a new level of decadence.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare Equipment:

   • Ensure you have an instant-read thermometer, pastry brush, and a small bowl of cold water ready.

2. Dissolve Sugar:

   • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
   • Cover with a snug-fitting lid and heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Clean Pan Sides:

   • Use a pastry brush dipped in cold water to brush down the inside of the pan, removing any sugar crystals clinging to the sides.

4. Increase Heat:

   • Remove the lid from the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Do not stir the mixture at this point.

5. Boil Sugar Mixture:

   • The mixture will boil until all water has evaporated. Use the pastry brush and cold water to prevent sugar crystals from forming on the sides of the pan.

6. Monitor Temperature:

   • Have a second pot of water boiling and a 1/4 cup measure with salt ready.
   • Adjust the heat so the mixture is boiling gently, slowly raising the temperature of the sugar syrup.

7. Reach Desired Temperature:

   • Boil the mixture until it reaches the desired temperature:
     • 315°F for a light caramel
     • 330°F for a medium caramel
     • 345°F for a dark caramel
     • Up to 360°F for a very dark and nutty caramel (optional)

8. Halt Cooking Process:

   • Once the caramel reaches the desired temperature, immediately remove it from heat.
   • Put on heavy gloves and pour in the 1/4 cup of boiling water mixed with a pinch of salt to stop the cooking process. Be cautious, as the mixture will splatter.

9. Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla:

   • When the mixture cools to 220°F, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract over low heat until well combined.

10. Transfer to Serving Container:

    • Pour the caramel sauce into your desired serving container, such as small wide-mouth mason jars.

11. Boil Water for Cleanup:

    • Fill the saucepan with boiling water and return it to the stove along with your tools.
    • Allow them to boil for a few minutes to facilitate easy cleanup.

12. Store and Enjoy:

    • Store the caramel sauce in the refrigerator. It can last for up to three months.
    • Enjoy the rich, indulgent flavor of this Authentic Caramel Sauce on your favorite desserts or as a delightful treat on its own.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 165.4
• Fat: 1.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2g
• Cholesterol: 7.2mg
• Sodium: 37mg
• Carbohydrates: 36.6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 36.6g
• Protein: 1.7g

Keywords:

Candy, Dessert, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Stove Top