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Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce Recipe

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This Gluten Free Caramel Sauce recipe delivers a rich, buttery, and smooth caramel that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding a sweet touch to your favorite dishes. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, butter, and cream, this homemade caramel sauce is free from gluten and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare, including resting time for thickening.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the Sugar: Add the white granulated sugar to a stainless steel pot and place it over medium heat. Stainless steel is preferred to avoid reaction and ensure even melting.
  2. Melt the Sugar: Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Initially, the sugar will clump before gradually melting into a smooth amber liquid resembling maple syrup. Scrape the sides and bottom of the pot frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Add the Butter: Once the sugar is completely melted with no clumps, add the room temperature, cubed unsalted butter. The mixture will bubble and may splatter; protect your hands during this step.
  4. Blend Butter into Sugar: Stir consistently until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. If the mixture starts to separate, remove from heat and whisk vigorously to combine.
  5. Add Heavy Cream: Lower the heat to low and slowly stir in the room temperature heavy whipping cream. Continue stirring until mixed, then allow the mixture to boil gently for 1 minute without stirring.
  6. Finish with Vanilla and Salt: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt thoroughly. The sauce will be thin at this point.
  7. Cool and Thicken: Let the caramel sauce sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour to thicken before serving. Enjoy your perfectly smooth, gluten free caramel sauce!

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and cream to prevent the caramel from seizing when added.
  • Stir constantly during the melting stage to prevent sugar from burning.
  • Do not use a non-stick or cast iron pan as the sugar can react negatively; stainless steel is ideal.
  • Wear an oven mitt or cover your hands when adding butter to hot sugar to avoid burns from splatter.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems a bit thin immediately after cooking.
  • Store leftover caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before use.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/gluten-free-caramel-sauce-recipe-2/