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Super Easy Caramel Sauce From Scratch

July 5, 2016 by Tracy | Updated February 12, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Less than 20 minutes and only 5 ingredients you can make your own Caramel Sauce from scratch! #caramelsauce #easy #recipe #homemade
an open jar with a spoon of caramel sauce and Pinterest pin text.

 With less than 20 minutes and only 5 ingredients is all you need to make your own Super Easy Caramel Sauce From Scratch!

an open mason jar of caramel sauce and a spoon pouring it in.

Did you know you can make your own Super Easy Caramel Sauce From Scratch in less than 20 minutes and with only 5 ingredients?  I had no idea it was so easy!  I have a new dessert snack that I'm working on and I needed caramels, so naturally, I looked up to see how to make your own.  'Cause that's how we roll around here. 

Ingredients Needed

half and half, vanilla extract, salt, butter, and a blue canister labeled brown sugar on a counter.

I love recipes that are this easy and that use other from-scratch condiments that we've already made!  

  • Half and Half - You could also use a heavy cream to make an even richer sauce.
  • Vanilla Extract - Have you made your own, yet?
  • Brown Sugar - No brown sugar? No problem! Did you know you can make your own?
  • Butter - Unsalted or salted, whatever you have. Just adjust the amount of salt.
  • Salt - Just a touch

Easy to Make

a whisk in a pot of caramel sauce.

How easy is this recipe?  Just toss everything into a saucepan and whisk it all together.

caramel being poured from a pot into a mason jar.

Then pour it into a jar and let cool in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

an open mason jar of caramel sauce and a spoon pouring it in.

Then you're done!  

Easy, right?  Keep an eye out for the tasty snack I use this for, but this would also be amazing on some (also easy) No Churn Caramelized White Chocolate Ice Cream or any other frozen summer treats!

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

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Super Easy Caramel Sauce

5 ingredients and 20 minutes to a delicious from scratch Caramel Sauce!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • sauce pot

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Over medium low heat, mix the sugar, half-and-half, butter and salt in a saucepan.
  • Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
  •  Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further. 
  • Remove from heat, let cool slightly then pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold, at least 10 minutes.

Notes

The nutritional value is approximately per tablespoon.
Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. 
Freezer: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Substitutions
Butter:  You can use unsalted butter, just add another 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Tracey

    May 14, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    This sauce has turned out beautifully every time I have made it. The recipe is perfect and the only one I use.

    Reply
  2. Cookilicious

    February 21, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    OMG that looks perfect! I can already think of so many ways of using this!

    Reply
  3. Tilly

    February 20, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    So good, I could eat it straight from the jar!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 20, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      I often do!

      Reply
  4. Liz

    February 20, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    Ohh this would be so perfect with apples! I can't wait to make this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 20, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      Oooh apples, genius!!

      Reply
  5. Cathy

    February 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    It's amazing how easy it is to make caramel sauce! This is so perfect! Love it!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 20, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      Surprisingly easy!

      Reply
  6. Angela

    February 20, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    caramel sauce is such a good staple recipe to have in your repertoire - this looks like a wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      February 20, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks, Angela!

      Reply
  7. Julie

    July 05, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I could drink this stuff! It looks deliciously yummy!

    Reply

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