Simple Caramel Sauce from Sweetened Condensed Milk
A rich and glossy caramel sauce made with sweetened condensed milk, perfect for drizzling over desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously as the milk heats up, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for about 20-25 minutes until thickened and golden brown.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt after removing from heat.
- Cool the caramel sauce before transferring it to an airtight container and refrigerating.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to two weeks. If too thick, warm slightly before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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