What is caramel sauce?
Classic caramel sauce is made by caramelizing granulated sugar (with no water) then carefully adding warm cream. Although delicious, this method takes time and patience; two things I don’t always have. When I need a quick caramel sauce, I make the easy version described below. Store extra sauce in the refrigerator. If it gets too thick, simply heat for a few seconds in the microwave.
How to use caramel sauce
In addition to sundaes, caramel sauce is a great accompaniment to my delicious stuffed, baked cinnamon apples.
Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings
Easy Caramel Sauce
Classic caramel sauce is made by caramelizing granulated sugar (with no water) then carefully adding warm cream. Although delicious, this method takes time and patience; two things I don’t always have. When I need a quick caramel sauce, I make the easy version described below. Store extra sauce in the refrigerator. If it gets too thick, simply heat for a few seconds in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the cream and stir to combine. Bring to a low boil to melt the sugar completely.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Grand Marnier. Cool to room temperature and serve.
