Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce
Rich, buttery, and sweet, this sauce elevates every dessert delightfully.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 3 oz butter (6 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dissolve the cream of tartar in the water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the light brown sugar and the water mixture.
- Stir until boiling, then cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until it reaches a deep amber color with wisps of smoke.
- Brush the sides of the pan to prevent sugar crystals.
- Remove from heat and mix in the butter.
- Gradually stir in the cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Return to heat and boil for another 4-5 minutes.
- Strain the caramel through a fine mesh sieve into a container, cool completely, and enjoy.
