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Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce Recipe

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This Gluten Free Caramel Sauce recipe creates a rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet sauce without any gluten ingredients. Made with simple pantry staples like sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over desserts, ice cream, or even stirring into coffee. The process involves careful melting and stirring to achieve a smooth, velvety texture and deep caramel flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 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. Add sugar to pot: Pour the white granulated sugar into a stainless steel pot and place it over medium heat to begin melting.
  2. Stir until melted: Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir constantly as the sugar starts melting. It will first clump together then gradually dissolve into an amber-colored liquid resembling maple syrup. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the pot continuously to prevent sticking.
  3. Add butter: When the sugar has completely melted with no lumps remaining, add the cubed room temperature unsalted butter. The mixture will bubble and splatter, so protect your hands with an oven mitt or sleeve.
  4. Whisk: Stir continuously until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. If the mixture separates, remove from heat and vigorously whisk until smooth.
  5. Add cream: Reduce heat to low and slowly add the room temperature heavy whipping cream while stirring constantly. Once combined, stop stirring and allow the sauce to boil gently for 1 minute.
  6. Add vanilla and salt: Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. At this point, the sauce will be thin.
  7. Let thicken: Allow the caramel sauce to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour to thicken before using. The sauce will develop a rich, creamy consistency perfect for serving.

Notes

  • Use a stainless steel pot instead of cast iron or non-stick for best results and even heating.
  • Room temperature butter and cream prevent the caramel from seizing or cooling too quickly.
  • Stir constantly to avoid burning or crystallization of the sugar.
  • Be cautious of hot splatters when adding butter and cream to the melting sugar.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
  • 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/