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Making Caramel Sauce in the Microwave

Microwave Caramel Sauce

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  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Description

makes 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a 4 cup microwave safe glass bowl (or larger) combine melted butter, brown sugar and heavy cream, whisking until blended and there are no lumps.
  2. Heat mixture in microwave on high for 2 minutes and remove to stir. Return to microwave and heat for 2 more minutes until bubbly and slightly thickened.
  3. Stir in salt and vanilla and allow to cool until warm, not hot. Mixture will thicken as it cools.
  4. Serve warm.
  5. If caramel cools completely reheat by placing in microwave for 20-25 seconds.

Notes

Microwave time might vary slightly, as microwaves aren’t all the same wattage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

recipe adapted from Domino Sugar

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 68
  • Sugar: 7.2 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 4.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
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