Hot Carmel Sauce – The Pillsbury Cookbook

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
Rich, velvety hot caramel sauce perfect for drizzling over desserts
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Hot Carmel Sauce – The Pillsbury Cookbook

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 574.1

Description

This classic hot caramel sauce delivers a luxurious, buttery sweetness that transforms ordinary desserts into decadent treats. Made with simple pantry staples like sugar, half-and-half, and corn syrup, it achieves a silky smooth texture without the risk of crystallization. The addition of vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic finish that complements the deep caramel notes. Serve it warm over vanilla ice cream, brownies, or pound cake for an instant indulgence. This recipe is reliable, easy to make, and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weekend baking sessions. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and gently reheat before serving.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup of the half-and-half, corn syrup, and butter.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a full boil.
  3. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of half-and-half while stirring constantly.
  4. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (230&# 194;°F (110ðC)).
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Serve the sauce warm immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 574.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 233.7mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 112.5g38%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 99.7g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: caramel, sauce, hot, dessert, ice cream, vanilla, butter, sugar, corn syrup, half-and-half, pudding, topping, classic, homemade, sweet, rich, vegetarian, easy, comfort food, baking
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