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Rich Caramel Sauce (Microwave)

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Sugar heated until it thermally decomposes into deep amber caramel. A little corn syrup blocks crystallization for a smooth, velvety sauce.

Prep 00:05
Cook 00:10
Total 00:15
Yield 24 (1-tbsp portions)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1
    Stir water, sugar, and corn syrup in an 8-cup glass measuring bowl until dissolved.
  2. 2
    Microwave on high 5–7 minutes; pull it the moment it turns pale amber (it deepens as it rests).
  3. 3
    After ~5 minutes, slowly whisk in the cream and butter, then the vanilla. Reheat in 15-second bursts if it hardens.
Category
Desserts

Dietary Information

Vegetarian
Gluten Free

Recipe Attribution

The Café Sucré Farine
thecafesucrefarine.com/microwave-caramel-sauce-real-deal/