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Homemade Caramel Sauce

My husband loves putting caramel sauce on ice cream (make that "caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and peanuts"), and this homemade version tastes better and costs less than any store-bought variety.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 20 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1.5 cups
Calories 1433kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat.   
  • Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until thickened.
  • Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further.
  • Turn off the heat, cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 1433kcal | Carbohydrates: 223g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 485mg | Sugar: 220g | Vitamin A: 1828IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 2mg