Easy Caramel Sauce

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 08/30/19
Caramel Sauce

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Prep: 8 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Total: 16 mins
Servings: 12 to 16 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
123 Calories
3g Fat
24g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 to 16
Amount per serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 105mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Protein 1g
Calcium 32mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This wonderful creamy caramel sauce is a snap to prepare and it's delicious over ice cream or bread pudding.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup water (boiling)
  • Dash salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Vanilla (to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Mix sugar with flour in ​a saucepan; blend well. Add water and salt.

  2. Stir while cooking for 6 to 8 minutes. If too thick add a little more water.

  3. Remove from heat; stir in butter, cream, and vanilla to taste.