Gluten free eaters need this easy caramel sauce recipe. It's simple to whip up for a late night treat or to hide in the back of the fridge and enjoy when no one's looking. Sure you can buy caramel sauce but expert label readers know a 3-ingredient sauce seems to have 10-ingredients when you buy it.
I serve this sauce on Sticky Date Pudding, Baked Apples and salted caramel cheesecake cupcakes.
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Ingredients
The process of melting butter and adding sugar seems magical to young cooks so it's perfect for gluten free kids. Learning to combine simple ingredients into amazing things can inspire young people to have fun in the kitchen.
- brown sugar
- whipping cream
- butter
See recipe card for exact amounts.
Instructions To Caramelize Sugar
The typical process to caramelize white sugar is in a pot on the stove over low heat without water. Some recipes instruct you to use a brush dipped in water to push the sugar crystals down the sides of the pot as they slowly caramelize into a golden sauce.
It's a straight forward process but takes time and attention to make sure it doesn't burn. I’ve caramelized sugar many times (and burnt it a few too) but over the years this recipe has become my go-to.
7 Ways to Serve Caramel Sauce
The possibilities for caramel sauce are endless. Here are a few of my favourites:
- Spooned over ice cream, brownies or on cookies for a salted-caramel delicious treat.
- One spoonful right out of the jar when no one is looking.
- As a topping for mug cakes.
- Drizzled over Banana Bundt Cake, with or without the chocolate glaze.
- Add a dot to these tiny cheesecake cupcakes, or make cheesecake in small Mason jars and top with a more generous amount. Add salt flakes for the salted-caramel taste everyone loves.
Top Tip for Edible Gifts
Give this edible gift. People love edible gifts and this easy caramel sauce is a last minute gift that will be appreciated. Pour it right into one-cup or half-cup size jars when you make it.
To dress it up pop the jar into a clear cellophane bag and tie it up with pretty ribbon. Add a handwritten label or note and you've got a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Easy Caramel Sauce (gluten free)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 7 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes stirring a few times.
Notes
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Theresa
Hi there. Can I use half and half instead of whipping cream?
Cinde Little
You sure can use half and half Theresa. It will still be sweet and caramel-y and you'll love it. Thanks for asking and happy cooking.
Danielle
Is this salted or unsalted butter? I am obviously a novice!
Cinde Little
Hi Danielle! Regular salted butter works in all my recipes and you will love this sauce!
kathy
yum. Used sour cream as I don’t have whipping cream around the house. Still very yummy! Thanks!
Cinde Little
Thanks for letting me know that substitute Kathy. I don't think I would have thought to use sour cream but of course, the sugar covers up the sour. Enjoy!