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The easiest-ever dessert recipe is here! My Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce is done in 4 minutes in the microwave, so there is no need to dirty the stove. Also, since this recipe does not deal with hot sugar over the burner, the kids can get involved with this one. Simply make in the microwave, and store with a lid on, in the refrigerator. You will be able to keep this on-hand for topping ice cream sundaes, cakes, and fruit salads. This amazing Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce will be your new go-to homemade caramel!

Homemade Caramel Sauce

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Caramel

Why Should I Make Caramel Homemade?

Caramel is made when butter, sugar, and cream are all heated together. Any time you make a condiment that you would normally buy premade, you are saving yourself and your family from additives in the product. When your condiments are homemade, you know exactly what went into the sauce. Lots of brands will list ingredients that you cannot pronounce in their ingredient list, whereas homemade will have maximum flavor and be better for you.

Caramel is one of the best sauces to make homemade because it only contains 4 simple ingredients. Want more 4-ingredient desserts? Try my Chocolate Pumpkin Dip Recipe!

Caramel Sauce

Ingredients in my Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce

  • unsalted butter
  • brown sugar
  • half & half
  • vanilla

Caramel Ingredients

How to Make Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce

Butter and Sugar

In a glass bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave.

When melted, whisk in the sugar and half & half and microwave for 2 minutes.

Add the vanilla and whisk the caramel together again, then microwave for an additional 2 minutes.

Allow the caramel to cool, then transfer to a sealable glass jar to store it.

 

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Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce
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Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce

Created by: Brooke Farmer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
8 servings
This 4-ingredient caramel sauce consists of half & half, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Such a great dessert sauce for ice cream, cakes, and fruit salad!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup half & half
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • When melted, whisk in the sugar and half & half and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and whisk the caramel together again, then microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Allow to cool, then transfer to a sealable glass jar to store it.

Notes

Calories from fat: 33
WWP+: 2
SmartPoints: 4

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 12g

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