Description
Sweet caramel magic melts hearts with rich, golden goodness that whispers comfort in each spoonful. Silky smooth strands of sugary delight invite you to savor pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream, at room temperature
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Heat sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, using a heat-resistant spatula to stir continuously. Sugar will initially form clumps before transforming into a golden amber liquid, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Once sugar completely melts, gradually introduce butter pieces while stirring. The mixture will foam and bubble, continue mixing until butter integrates thoroughly.
- Immediately remove pan from heat source and carefully stream heavy cream into caramel, stirring vigorously. Expect intense bubbling during this process. Maintain constant stirring until mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Add vanilla extract and blend smoothly into the caramel mixture.
- Allow caramel to cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, preventing immediate heat-related condensation when transferred to storage container.
- Transfer cooled caramel to a sealed glass jar, ensuring airtight closure. Refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prevent burning by using a light-colored heavy-bottomed pan to monitor sugar’s color change precisely.
- Stir sugar gently and consistently to ensure even melting without creating hard sugar clumps.
- Use room temperature butter and cream to minimize aggressive bubbling and potential splattering during incorporation.
- Keep a close eye on the caramel’s color transformation from white to golden amber, as it can quickly turn bitter if overcooked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg