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A spoon drizzling Brown Sugar Caramel into a jar.

Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

Learn how to make Caramel Sauce with Brown Sugar ... it's super easy and so delicious!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 ounces / 113 grams)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add brown sugar and cream. Whisk until smooth.
  • Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.
  • Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Be careful when handling the freshly made sauce. It's very hot! Let it cool slightly before using, which will allow the sauce to thicken.
If you'd like to turn this into a Salted Caramel, mix in 2 teaspoon kosher salt, or serve topped with sea salt flakes.
Make sure to read the info before the recipe card for tips and step-by-step photos, ideas for using the sauce, storage info, and so much more!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal
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