Go Back
Homemade Caramel Sauce

4-Ingredient Homemade Caramel Sauce: Easy, Delicious, and Foolproof

Nothing beats the rich, buttery flavor of homemade caramel sauce, especially when you know exactly what’s going into it. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by caramel, you're not alone—but this 4-ingredient homemade caramel sauce recipe is here to change that.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Granulated Sugar 1 cup: The base of your caramel, melted slowly to achieve that deep amber flavor.
  • Unsalted Butter 6 tbsp: Adds richness and gives the sauce its smooth texture.
  • Heavy Cream 1/2 cup: Gives the sauce a creamy consistency.
  • Salt 1/2 tsp: Enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.

Method
 

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spoon or whisk. It will clump before it melts—keep stirring! Once the sugar is fully melted and amber in color, be careful not to burn it.
  2. Carefully add the butter. The mixture will bubble rapidly, so be cautious. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined with the sugar.
  3. Slowly pour in the cream while continuing to stir. The sauce will bubble again—this is normal. Keep stirring until it comes together into a smooth, creamy caramel sauce.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the salt. Let the sauce cool for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a jar.