Three ingredient caramel sauce
Three Ingredient Caramel Sauce
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I almost didn’t write this three ingredient caramel sauce recipe. It felt almost too simple to share. But then I realized the often the easiest recipes the ones you can whip up with minimal effort and ingredients deliver the most flavor. This caramel sauce is exactly that: rich, buttery and velvety smooth made with just three pantry ingredients. Whether you are drizzling it over my pumpkin pie bundt cake , pouring it over pancakes, or using it as a dip for apple slices, it’s a recipe you will come back to time and time again.
Why this three ingredient caramel sauce is so good
A three- ingredient caramel sauce is a game changer because of it’s simplicity and how delicious it is.
1: Minimal ingredients: Made with just sugar, butter and cream, it delivers a luxurious, buttery caramel flavor
2: Perfect texture: The combination of butter and cream creates a silky, pourable consistency that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts like , ice cream , pancakes or your upcoming pumpkin pie bundt cake.
3; It’s easy to make: With only three ingredients, it’s foolproof and approachable, even for beginners. Plus you can make it in less than 15 minutes.
4: Customizable: Once you master the basic recipe, you can elevate it by adding a pinch of sea salt for salted caramel sauce or a splash of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s simple, satisfying and versatile- what’s not to love?
Storage
Store cooled caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat, adding a small splash of cream if needed to loosen the sauce.
How to Use It
Drizzle over ice cream, cheesecake, apple desserts, pancakes, waffles, brownies, cakes, or fresh fruit. It also makes a delicious topping for your morning coffee.
Make Ahead
The caramel sauce can be made several days ahead and refrigerated. Warm gently before serving.
Try More Easy Dessert Recipes
If you love making simple desserts from scratch, you’ll want to try a few more of my favorites. This Three-Ingredient Caramel Sauce is especially good drizzled over my PUREED APPLE walnut BUNDT Cake or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
And if you’re looking for more Italian-inspired sweets, check out my Spiced Chocolate Walnut Cookies, Italian Amaretti Cookies, and Twice-Baked Italian Biscotti
A few kitchen tools I use and recommend:
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan – helps the caramel cook evenly without hot spots.
- Silicone spatula – perfect for stirring and scraping every bit of caramel from the pan.
- Glass storage jar – convenient for refrigerating and reheating homemade caramel sauce.
Three Ingredient Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Start by adding the sugar to a non-stick pan. Cook the sugar over medium low heat until a golden amber color (about 5 minutes) stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
- Add in the butter waiting until it melts before adding in the cream. Keep stirring the caramel sauce until all the sugar is melted. And the sauce is velvety smooth ( about 4-5 minutes)
Notes
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