Homemade Caramel Sauce with 3 Ingredients – Easy & Irresistible

This homemade caramel sauce requires just 3 simple ingredients — sugar, butter, and cream — to create a rich, silky-smooth sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts, cakes, or ice cream.

With a little patience and the right technique, you can make a jar of luscious caramel that tastes better than anything store-bought. Plus, it keeps for months in the fridge, making it an excellent make-ahead sweet essential for every kitchen.

Homemade Caramel Sauce with 3 Ingredients – Easy & Irresistible

Recipe by George Zolis

Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

bowl

Prep time

1

minute

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

100

kcal

Total time

31

minutes

Easy homemade caramel sauce made with just 3 ingredients: sugar, butter, and cream. Perfect for topping cakes, desserts, and ice cream.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 750 g 3 3/4 cup Sugar

• 250 g 1 cup Butter

• 500 g 2 cup Heavy Cream

How to make Caramel Sauce

• Place a saucepan over low heat.
• Add sugar gradually, stirring until it melts completely and turns golden.
• Add the butter and stir continuously until fully melted.
• Slowly pour in the cream in small amounts, stirring constantly until incorporated.
• Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
• Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
• For a lighter-colored caramel, beat with a mixer for 2 minutes, rest 5 minutes, and repeat twice.
• Pour into sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for 3–4 months.

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🍯 Why Make Homemade Caramel?

Store-bought caramel often contains additives and preservatives. Making your own ensures a pure, rich flavor with only 3 natural ingredients. It’s budget-friendly, easy, and you can control the texture — from thick sauce for cakes to thinner drizzle for ice cream.

🌟 Tips for Perfect Caramel

• Use low heat to prevent burning.
• Add cream slowly to avoid splattering.
• If you want a lighter color, whisk the caramel after cooking, as explained in the recipe.
• Always store in sterilized jars to extend shelf life.

🍰 Ways to Use Caramel Sauce

• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or crepes.
• Use as a filling for cakes and cupcakes.
• Serve warm over vanilla ice cream.
• Stir into coffee for a homemade caramel latte.

More Sweet Essentials to Try

• Easy No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Dessert
• Vegan Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
• No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Cake