Sweet Baked Life

Are you craving something sinfully rich, hot and delicious to pour generously over your lonely bowl of ice cream? If so, get ready for this super quick and devilishly good Easy Caramel Sauce. And be warned, it will be gone before you know it – so be sure to make a double batch!

Really, nothing is easier and nothing tastes better than homemade caramel sauce. Yes, I love caramel and can smother it pretty much over any dessert! I was super surprised and delighted to learn how easy this addicting stuff is to make! And believe me, once you make it, you will never buy it at the store again!

This lip-smacking sauce will bring new life to your favorite bowl of ice cream — I especially love to pour mine over smooth vanilla ice cream. I love the texture combination of the cool, creamy frozen ice cream downed in the rich decadent hot sauce. What kind of stuff do you like your caramel sauce on?

Yes, I prefer my caramel heated, what about you? But it does not matter, hot or cold it’s still amazingly good and satisfying.

So with only 5 ingredients and just about 5 minutes you will be able create a sensational caramel sauce that will impress your family and friends alike.

Just gather some butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and salt, and no thermometer needed, you’ll have a hot topping that will make your desserts smile. Ok, and your heart and tummy too!

As this cooks on your stove top your home will be filled with a sweet aroma and once the sauce is done, you’ll be tempted to take a spoonful…but be careful, this caramel sauce will be hot!

Easy Caramel Sauce

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt

Over medium heat, add the sugar, heavy cream, butter and salt to a medium saucepan. Whisk occasionally while it cooks and becomes thick (about 4 minutes). Slowly stir in the vanilla and let it cook for about 1 more minute. Remove from head and let cool slightly. Pour into a jar. Use immediately or cool completely then store in the refrigerator until ready to use. When ready to use, heat in microwave. You can serve at room temperature or warm.

Come on now, give your ice cream some lovin’ with this deliciously Easy Caramel Sauce!

{recipe adapted from Pretty.Simple.Sweet.}