NO-FAIL DECADENT CARAMEL SAUCE

Caramel sauce should NOT be complicated- but after tirelessly burning sugar or running out to purchase corn syrup (who has this on hand?!) only for the recipe to fail, I finally found THIS holy grain caramel sauce. Easy to customize for any occasion, dessert or taste. Plus, it only takes a few minutes and always comes out PERFECT!

Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 cup
Time: 5 minutes
Cuisine: American

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional- OR any other variation you prefer, see notes)

TO MAKE

1. Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.

3. Let cool slightly or serve immediately
   

NOTES

Caramel Sauce Variations

Salted Caramel: A little coarse kosher salt is added for a more nuanced sauce. Taste, and add more salt if desired.

Vanilla Caramel Sauce: This caramel sauce is made with brown sugar, butter, and milk, with a touch of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor

Coffee Caramel Sauce: Stir 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the cream and mix until dissolved. Proceed with your basic caramel recipe and add the espresso cream to make the sauce.