Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavor of homemade cinnamon caramel sauce with this easy recipe. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding a cozy touch to your favorite drinks.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Sugar:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Butter:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoons, room temperature
Heavy Whipping Cream:
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar: Place sugar in a heavy-bottomed medium sauce pot.
- Cook the Sugar: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often until the sugar melts into a light amber liquid.
- Add Butter and Cream: Add butter and heavy whipping cream, stirring until smooth.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cool and Store: Transfer the caramel to a jar and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
- Ensure to keep a close eye on the caramel as it cooks to prevent burning.
- Store the caramel in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
