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Caramel Recipe (Easy)

This easy Microwave Caramel Sauce uses just 5 ingredients and takes only a few minutes. Perfect for drizzling over coffee, ice cream and other desserts, or as a dip for fruit.
4.6 from 14 ratings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt recommended: Maldon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place butter in microwave safe glass measuring cup or bowl and microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds.
  • Add brown sugar, cream, salt and vanilla and stir until well combined. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
  • Stir and microwave on HIGH for 15 seconds or until completely smooth.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Caramel will thicken during this time.
Serving: 1 heaping tablespoon, Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 152mg, Potassium: 27mg, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 285IU, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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