Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature if possible)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for salted caramel)

Instructions

Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully add the butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir until the butter is completely melted and combined.

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. The caramel will bubble up again—this is normal. Keep stirring until smooth.

Let the sauce simmer for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt (if using).

Allow the caramel to cool for a few minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools. Then, enjoy!