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Best Caramel Syrup
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Best Caramel Syrup Recipe

There are so many uses for this syrup! Only 6 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes!  It can also easily be adjusted from a syrup to a sauce!  Whether you want to drizzle it on your ice cream or over a stack of pancakes, this corn syrup-free recipe is honestly the best! 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel sauce, caramel sauce without corn syrup, caramel syrup
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 947kcal
Author: Mindee
Cost: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Butter
  • 2 Cups Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tbs. Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ Cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 Tbs Vanilla

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, bring the butter, brown sugar, water, and salt to a boil.
  • Boil for 5 minutes while stirring here and there.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the evaporated milk and vanilla.
  • The caramel syrup will hiss and spit quite a bit at first.
  • Serve hot or cool and use.
  • Store in a syrup jar or mason jar in the fridge.

Notes

  • For a thick caramel sauce, substitute heavy cream for the evaporated milk.
  • This caramel syrup can be reheated in the microwave and is good for 3-4 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 947kcal | Carbohydrates: 216g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 183g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 3mg