Best 8 Caramel Sauce And Glaze Recipes

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Caramel sauce and glaze are versatile condiments that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of desserts and dishes. From the classic crème brûlée to the humble apple pie, caramel sauce and glaze add a rich, buttery flavor that is sure to please. Caramel sauce, with its smooth and creamy texture, is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or waffles, while caramel glaze, with its thicker consistency, is ideal for coating cakes, cookies, and other pastries. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, you're sure to find a caramel sauce or glaze recipe in this article that suits your taste and skill level.

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OH-SO-EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is a rich, sweet caramel sauce that can be made at the last minute that is great on bread pudding, gingerbread, apple pie, chopped apples, ice cream, and anything else you want to put it on.

Provided by BARB MAXWELL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring brown sugar, butter, and milk to a gentle boil and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CARAMEL SAUCE AND GLAZE



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Satiny and pleasingly sticky, caramel is one of the most delicious additions to cakes and pastries. The longer the caramel cooks, the darker and less sweet it becomes. You can judge the color by eye or with an accurate instant-read thermometer. Cream of tartar and corn syrup both help prevent crystallization in the finished caramel sauce.

Provided by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Categories     Dessert     Sauce     Butterscotch/Caramel     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Butter

Yield Makes 300 grams / 1 cup / 237ml glaze

Number Of Ingredients 7

28 grams or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
87 grams or 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (89 ml) heavy cream
200 grams or 1 cup sugar, preferably superfine
41 grams or 2 tablespoons (30 ml) corn syrup
3/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
59 grams or 1/4 cup (59 ml) water
2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mise en place:
  • About 30 minutes ahead, cut the butter into a few pieces and set it on the counter at room temperature (65º to 75ºF/19º to 24ºC).
  • Into a 1 cup glass measure with a spout, weigh or measure the cream. Heat in the microwave until hot, then cover it.
  • Have ready a 2 cup glass measure with a spout, lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray, near the cooktop.
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a heavy 6 cup saucepan, preferably nonstick, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, if using, and water until all the sugar is moistened.
  • Heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is bubbling. Stop stirring and let it boil undisturbed until it turns a deep amber and the temperature reaches 370ºF/188ºC or a few degrees below, as the temperature will continue to rise. Remove it from the heat as soon as it reaches temperature.
  • Slowly and carefully pour the hot cream into the caramel. It will bubble up furiously.
  • Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to stir the mixture gently, scraping the thicker part that settles on the bottom. Return it to a very low heat, continuing to stir gently for 1 minute, until the mixture is uniform in color and the caramel is fully dissolved.
  • Remove the caramel from the heat and gently stir in the butter until incorporated. The mixture will be a little streaky but will become uniform once cooled and stirred.
  • Pour the caramel into the prepared glass measure and let it cool for 3 minutes. Gently stir in the vanilla and let it to cool until room temperature and thickened, stirring it gently once or twice.
  • Store Airtight
  • Room temperature, 3 days; refrigerated, 1 month.

CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 4h18m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix the water and sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Do not stir. Increase the heat to medium and boil uncovered until the sugar turns a warm chestnut brown (about 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer), about 5 to 7 minutes, gently swirling the pan to stir the mixture. Be careful - the mixture is extremely hot! Watch the mixture very carefully at the end, as it will go from caramel to burnt very quickly. Turn off the heat. Stand back to avoid splattering and slowly add the cream and vanilla. Don't worry - the cream will bubble violently and the caramel will solidify.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits.

EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



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For an easy go-to caramel sauce, try Ree Drummond's recipe, perfect over ice cream or pie, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 packed cup brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it gets thicker. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further. Turn off the heat, cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold.

CARAMEL SAUCE



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This classic sauce uses only three ingredients. Drizzle around chocolate puddings or over your favourite ice cream

Provided by Gordon Ramsay

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

250g caster sugar
142ml pot double cream
50g butter
250g caster sugar
142ml pot double cream
50g butter

Steps:

  • Tip the sugar into a heavy-based frying pan, stir in 4 tbsp water, then place over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and bubble for 4-5 mins until you have caramel. Take off the heat, then carefully stir in the cream and butter. Leave the sauce to cool, then tip into a squeezy bottle.
  • Tip the sugar into a heavy-based frying pan, stir in 4 tbsp water, then place over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and bubble for 4-5 mins until you have caramel. Take off the heat, then carefully stir in the cream and butter. Leave the sauce to cool, then tip into a squeezy bottle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Sodium 0.09 milligram of sodium

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Rich and delicious, this salted caramel sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one. I like to make a big batch and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. -Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract.

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EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Drizzle this rich and sinfully delicious sauce over your favorite ice cream flavor for a treat that's truly decadent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light-brown sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar, butter, and cream to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring, until butter melts and mixture is smooth. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and salt.

DIVINE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Four ingredients and two steps is all you need to make this luscious caramel sauce that's ready in 45 minutes - perfect homemade dessert topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar and butter to boiling over low heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in whipping cream; heat to boiling. Cool about 30 minutes. Serve warm. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 months. Reheat slightly before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make a smooth caramel sauce, stir the sugar and water constantly while cooking.
  • If you want a thicker caramel sauce, cook it for a longer period of time.
  • To make a caramel glaze, add butter, cream, or corn syrup to the caramel sauce.
  • Caramel sauce and glaze can be used to top desserts, such as cakes, ice cream, and fruit.
  • Caramel sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce for fruits, cookies, and pretzels.
  • Store caramel sauce and glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel sauce and glaze are delicious and versatile ingredients that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of desserts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own homemade caramel sauce or glaze that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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