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    Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

    Published: Oct 19, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Yes, you can make caramel sauce with brown sugar!!

    This is a super simple and foolproof recipe for Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce. It is made with 4 ingredients: brown sugar, butter, karo syrup, and heavy whipping cream. The brown sugar gives it an amazing rich flavor that is great drizzled over ice cream, desserts, or apple pie!

    brown sugar caramel sauce on a spoon drizzling into a bowl

    Here are a few desserts to try this amazing caramel sauce on:

    • Apple Pie Bars
    • Skillet Apple Pie
    • Pumpkin Bars

    If you are looking for a caramel candy recipe, you can check out this Rosemary Salted Caramel recipe from my friend Lauren at Zestful Kitchen!

    How to Make Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

    This caramel is super easy to make and only takes about 10 minutes, and that includes getting the ingredients out!

    Start with a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, butter, and Karo syrup to the pot. Stir it to combine and while it is melting together.

    caramel sauce bubbling in a saucepan

    Bring the mixture to a boil and then boil for 1 minute, while stirring constantly.

    Take the pot off the heat and whisk in the heavy whipping cream.

    Storing

    Store any leftover caramel sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (which also means it can be made ahead!). It will thicken A LOT in the fridge, becoming more like the texture of a really soft wrapped caramel – see below.

    caramel with a thicker texture that has been refrigerated

    Reheating

    Spoon out the amount of caramel sauce you will be using into a saucepan or microwave safe bowl.

    Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. On the stovetop, place over medium low heat, stirring often until it heats through.

    If you want it to drizzle a bit thicker you can set it out at room temp for 30 minutes and it will soften enough to “drizzle” in thicker ribbons (like the photo above).

    Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

    brown sugar caramel sauce in a white bowl being drizzled with a spoon

    Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce

    An amazing caramel sauce made with brown sugar. It has a rich flavor that is excellent drizzled over desserts- especially apple pie and ice cream!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
    • ⅔ cup white Karo syrup
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
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    Instructions

    • In a saucepan over medium heat add the brown sugar, Karo syrup and butter. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    • Remove from the heat and whisk in the heavy whipping cream until it is blended.
    • The sauce will be thin, let it cool to thicken.
    • Store cooled caramel sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

    Notes:

    This caramel sauce is great served over ice cream or drizzled over desserts, like Skillet Apple Pie!
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Patricia Haupt

      April 03, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      I made this today. It’s super simple and delicious. I will be reheating and serving it tomorrow to guests over mini cheesecakes and anticipate everyone liking it as much as my husband and I.

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