THICK CARAMEL SAUCE

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🤎 THICK CARAMEL SAUCE (THE ONE PEOPLE BEG FOR)

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🍯 INTRODUCTION

This is not a drizzle caramel.
This is not a “maybe” caramel.

This is a thick, rich, buttery caramel sauce that clings to spoons, sinks into desserts, and makes people ask, “Did you make this?” One batch and suddenly you’re the dessert person in the family.

Perfect for ice cream, apples, cheesecakes, brownies, coffee, or straight off the spoon (no judgment).

📜 A LITTLE HISTORY

Caramel sauces became popular in European kitchens when sugar and dairy were first cooked together to create rich confections. Over time, American home cooks perfected thicker versions by using butter, cream, and condensed milk — creating the deeply indulgent caramel sauces we love today.

This style of caramel is especially popular in holiday baking, gift jars, and family gatherings.

🧬 THE FORMATION (WHY THIS RECIPE IS SO GOOD)

Butter creates richness and shine
Dark brown sugar adds deep molasses flavor
Corn syrup prevents crystallization
Sweetened condensed milk adds body and creaminess
Cream smooths everything out
Vanilla and salt balance sweetness

Each ingredient has a purpose — no substitutes needed.

🛒 INGREDIENTS

🍯 Caramel Sauce:

1 cup butter (do not substitute)
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ In a heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
2️⃣ Add brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until combined
3️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly
4️⃣ Slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk
5️⃣ Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring often
6️⃣ Remove from heat
7️⃣ Stir in whipping cream, vanilla, and salt
8️⃣ Let cool slightly — sauce will thicken as it cools