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Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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This caramel sauce recipe is so simple, you’ll never want store-bought again! There are only 5 all-natural ingredients that all go into the pot at once and then you whisk until it’s thickened to your liking. How easy is that?! You’ll learn how to make caramel sauce in no time!

I’ve been disappointed many times looking for caramel that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup, or artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients I couldn’t pronounce. It’s crazy! This caramel recipe is not just easy, but it tastes amazing. Nothing beats homemade caramel sauce!

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

I learned how to make caramel sauce from Pioneer Woman years ago and have been making this salted version ever since! The little bit of salt in this recipe balances the flavors perfectly so don’t skip it! There’s a reason why salted caramel is “a thing.”

Caramel Sauce Ingredients:

1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar, packed
4 Tbsp unsalted butter*
1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
1/2 cup half and half (or use equal parts heavy cream and milk)
1 Tbsp real vanilla extract

*If using salted butter, cut the salt to 1/2 tsp or add it to taste.

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

To make the Easiest Salted Caramel Sauce:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly or until thickened and no longer watery (6-9 minutes). Keep in mind it thickens more as it cools.

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

P.S. That’s homemade vanilla extract you see up there. You only need to ingredients for it – so easy! It also makes for a great homemade gift! 

Can I Make Caramel Sauce Ahead?

Homemade caramel sauce can easily be made ahead and we love keeping a jar in the refrigerator. Caramel sauce is great served warm, at room temperature or chilled with refrigeration. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. You can warm it slightly to make it more drizzle-able.

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

P.S. Be careful with the sampling – It’s easy to get carried away!

What Causes Caramel Sauce to be Grainy?

Sugar crystallization can cause a grainy caramel sauce giving your caramel sauce a rough consistency. To prevent this, use a pastry brush moistened with water to brush down the sides of your saucepan if any sugar is present on the sides of the pan. Also, avoid any ingredient substitutions.

To Fix a Grainy Caramel Sauce:

To fix a caramel that separates or a grainy caramel sauce, you want to add a little water (1 to 2 Tbsp), bring it to a boil, and re-dissolve the crystalized sugar. Once it’s smooth again, remove it from heat.

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Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe

4.91 from 242 votes
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com
Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Course: Condiments, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel Sauce
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $1-$2
Calories: 89
Servings: 16 Tbsp (makes 1 cup caramel sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, *
  • 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half, or use equal parts heavy cream and milk
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small/medium saucepan and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly or until thickened and no longer watery (6-9 min). Keep in mind it thickens more as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. You can re-warm it slightly to make it more drizzle-able.

Recipe Notes

*If using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/2 tsp or add it to taste.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 152mg7%
Potassium 28mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Vitamin A 115IU2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

We love this homemade caramel sauce over our pumpkin cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, over baked apples, and the mini cheesecakes I will post later this week, and everything we can possibly put caramel over ;).

Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel sauce recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Phyllis
    December 23, 2019

    I made this today to drizzle over a dulce de leche cheesecake I am serving at a party. This is without a doubt a delicious sauce. Whatever you do, don’t omit the salt…it is what makes this so good.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 23, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

    • Millie
      January 10, 2020

      Awesome. How do you make HOMEMADE BUTTERSCOTCH????

      Reply

      • Leslie
        January 26, 2020

        This recipe actually is butterscotch. Caramel sauce is made with white(granulated) sugar and is a different method.

        Reply

  • Sylvie
    December 11, 2019

    Good morning,
    How long does it keep and do should it be kept in the fridge?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 11, 2019

      Hi Sylvie, you can refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. I have a note about that closer to the top of the post.

      Reply

  • Jane
    December 9, 2019

    Just tried this and it is wonderful. I did substitute the brown sugar with dulcie and dark muscovado sugars. It worked like a charm and for anyone old enough to remember, it tasted like the old dark caramel candy I used to love back in the day. I made this to put on panna cotta. I am sure it will work out!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 9, 2019

      Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Jane!

      Reply

  • Haini
    December 5, 2019

    Hi Natasha,

    I have tried several caramel recipes and failed until l tried yours. It’s so easy to make. It tastes super delicious.

    Thank you so much for your recipe!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 5, 2019

      Hi Haini! You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply

  • Mo
    November 18, 2019

    Hi Natasha!

    If I want to add rum, would that ingredient also be added in the beginning?

    Thanks!

    Mo

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    • Natasha
      November 18, 2019

      Hi Mo, I haven’t tested that but I would substitute vanilla for rum.

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    • Melinda Baker
      November 30, 2019

      Rum works fine, but add a little vanilla too. Ree Drummond uses Bourbon in hers.

      Reply

  • Franko K
    October 29, 2019

    If you add a pinch of Cream of Tartar as the sugar starts to boil it will prevent the re-crystallization of the sugar, which makes the caramel grainy

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 29, 2019

      Thank you for sharing that with me, Franko!

      Reply

  • Anne
    October 23, 2019

    Hi ! Natasha I am fan of yours wanna ask what is half and half. You use in caramel .Thanks in advance ..Love your Smile so so pretty..

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 23, 2019

      Hi Anne, that is a great question. Half & Half is a 50/50 mix of milk and cream. They sell it in our stores on a container labeled Half & Half.

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  • Denise Cassidy
    October 15, 2019

    So easy and so delish….had it over apple crisp with vanilla ice cream….my quests were very, very happy and the compliments never stopped. Thanks Natasha for making me look so good.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 15, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Denise!

      Reply

  • Nina
    October 4, 2019

    Can I use only milk or yogurt

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 4, 2019

      Hi Nina, I haven’t tested it with milk but you can use 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to replace the 1/2 cup of half and half.

      Reply

  • Crystal
    September 17, 2019

    As part of equal part. Could heavy whipping cream be used?

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    • Natasha
      September 17, 2019

      HI Crystal, you can use 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to replace the 1/2 cup of half and half.

      Reply

  • Darcy
    September 13, 2019

    i made this sauce for ice cream but when i poured it over the ice cream it turned into a solid shell.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 13, 2019

      Hi Darcy, cooking for longer may make that happen. This caramel sauce may be a little thin for certain recipes – it won’t fully harden and dry as caramel candies would, although it will if you cooked it longer, but I still think it would be sticky to the touch.

      Reply

  • Dawn
    September 4, 2019

    This never thickened for me 🙁

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    • Natasha
      September 4, 2019

      Hi Dawn, I am always happy to help troubleshoot. A couple of things come to to mind, be sure when you are packing your brown sugar, that you push it into the measuring cup and it is considered tightly packed when it holds its form as it comes out fo the measuring cup. Also, when measuring ingredients, be sure to use dry ingredient cups for dry ingredients and liquid cups for liquids to ensure the proper proportion of ingredients go into the recipe. Here is a post on how we measure. Lastly, it could be due to having it on too low of heat, in which case, I would recommend continuing ot cook until it reaches the desired temperature. I hope that helps!

      Reply

  • Darlene Toth
    September 2, 2019

    Love the Carmel sauce but the next day it will as grainy could it b I whisked it on too high of heat I followed directions

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 2, 2019

      Hi Darlene, I start the timer once it comes to a simmer so it is at a simmer for that time frame – There should be light bubbling of the mixture while it is simmering. If there were no bubbles, the heat was probably too low which would cause it to be thin and/or grainy. Half and half is basically equal parts milk and heavy whipping cream. You can definitely add vanilla to taste and the quality of the extract will make a difference, but I suspect the vanilla flavor was too strong due to not having it at a simmer long enough. I hope that helps to troubleshoot!

      Reply

  • Lolo
    August 27, 2019

    Made this tonight to drizzle over griddled poundcake slices. Turned out delicious and so easy! Perfect with a cup of Earl Grey tea.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 27, 2019

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that.

      Reply

  • Carolyn G Townes
    August 25, 2019

    Followed directions to a t….turned out so grainy we couldn’t eat it….

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    • Natasha
      August 26, 2019

      Hi Carolyn, it sounds like the sugar didn’t have enough time to melt. Did you make any substitutions with maybe a course sugar or organic sugar which has a courser granule or possibly use less butter or place it over too high of heat? I hope that helps to troubleshoot.

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    • Maisha
      April 2, 2020

      Can i use raw cane sugar instead of brown sugar?

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      • Natasha's Kitchen
        April 2, 2020

        Hello Maisha, I haven’t tried cane sugar yet to advise. Someone commented that they substituted the brown sugar with Dulcie and dark muscovado sugars and it worked great.

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  • Sylvie-Carole Dorion
    August 12, 2019

    Natasha sorry but i Don’t understand when you said 1/2 cup half and half. Do you mean 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream for a total of 1 cup of liquid (milk and cream together)? I will wait for your answer, thank you.

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    • Natasha
      August 12, 2019

      Hi Sylvie, it is equal parts of milk and heavy cream. You should have 1/2 cup total so you will need 1/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream. I hope you love the caramel sauce!

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    • Ruth Wilkens
      November 16, 2019

      Delicous!!!!! I had to substitute milk for the half and half and it still turned out great. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes.

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      • Natashas Kitchen
        November 17, 2019

        You’re welcome! & thank you for sharing that with us.

        Reply

  • Retha van Dyk
    August 7, 2019

    Dear Natasha, with the carameI sauce for the mini cheese cakes, I can’t make out if the cream and milk combo together makes up 1 cup or if it is half a cup of cream and half a cup of milk…? Sounds splendiferous! I’m going to bake them for my youngest daughter’s birthday which will be on 12 August. Kind regards Retha

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  • Julie Camirand
    August 3, 2019

    Best caramel ever! Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 3, 2019

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Julie!

      Reply

  • Anita
    July 6, 2019

    I tried this recipe for making chocolates filled caramel. I made it again this morning. The best and easiest caramel recipe I’ve tried so far. An absolutely no fail recipe. Thanks so much Natasha. From Anita Mumbai

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    • Natasha
      July 7, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for the wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Willow
    April 28, 2019

    Caramel is made by cooking sugar until it caramelizes (turns brown). This is butterscotch sauce, which is made with brown sugar and butter. Tastes great, but it’s not caramel sauce.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 29, 2019

      Thank you for your feedback Willow.

      Reply

    • #melB
      July 16, 2020

      hi natasha,

      can i use light brown sugar?

      Reply

  • Michael
    April 27, 2019

    This looks great! Love that you are reusing the Bonne Maman preserves jar! Just be careful if you store chipotle in adobo in one of the jars in the fridge!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 27, 2019

      Thank you for that tip Michael!

      Reply

  • Elise
    April 21, 2019

    Hi Natasha, the caramel sauce was awesome. However, it is a bit grainy the next day. It is suppose to be this way?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 21, 2019

      Hi Elise, if the heat was too low that would cause it to be thin and/or grainy.

      Reply

    • Sarah Jenkins
      September 15, 2019

      My results were just so-so. It was simple enough, but I had similar issues that others complained of- not thickening, turning grainy when cooled. Still, fine enough to drizzle on some cupcakes, though I wish the flavor were richer.

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      • Natasha
        September 16, 2019

        Hi Sarah, I haven’t had it turn grainy on me so I wonder if any substitutions were made. I highly recommend making the recipe as directed before making any modifications or substitutions. Also, make sure to pack the brown sugar – you’ll know it’s packed adequately when you empty it from the cup and it holds its shape.

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  • Kymme
    April 10, 2019

    I would like to use this receipt to be mixed into my homemade ice cream. Should I thin it out so it will not become too hard in the ice cream? If so, how should I do that?

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    • Natasha
      April 10, 2019

      Hi Kymme, I haven’t tried that but I think the consistency should work for ice cream without having to thin it out, but I would suggest testing a small batch to make sure it works the way you hope it will. Let me know how that goes. Caramel ice cream sounds awesome!!

      Reply

  • Nicole
    April 1, 2019

    I swapped out the vanilla for a tablespoon of maple whiskey. It was amazing! Takes dessert to the next level!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 1, 2019

      That’s so great, Nicole! Thank you for that wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Carol Elnas
    March 18, 2019

    Is salted caramel sauce same as caramel sauce?

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    • Natasha
      March 18, 2019

      Hi Carol, yes that is correct. The little bit of salt balances the sweetness and salt is common in a good caramel sauce. 🙂

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  • Nisa
    March 10, 2019

    Whilst this did come out tasting rather lovely with a nice consistency. Following the recipe precisely resulted in a butterscotch sauce more than a Caramel sauce- likely due to the use of brown sugar and butter. For a more caramely tasting sauce, I’d suggest substituting the brown sugar for white granulated or at least half light brown and half white.

    Still lovely though x

    Reply

  • Cynthia Ruby-Lewis
    February 8, 2019

    Yum yum! Just made this for a choc poke cake recipe. So so good!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 8, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Kim
    January 22, 2019

    Can I use dark brown sugar for the caramel sauce?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 22, 2019

      Hi Kim, I have always made this with brown sugar. I haven’t tried it with dark brown, I’m assuming that should work but can’t advise.

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    • Betty
      January 24, 2019

      Yes, i made some yesterday. It turned out fabulous! It just looks a bit darker then the light, but tastes the same.

      Reply

  • Patricia
    January 16, 2019

    Can this recipe be used for caramel apples? I am looking to dip apples to use as a party favor.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 16, 2019

      Hi Patricia, It would work as a dip but it won’t form up around the apple.

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      • Mercy
        July 4, 2019

        I made it today but too thin and watery…it didn’t even have a slight of thickness…i’m a newbie here and confused about the measuring of cream and milk…
        What do u mean by 1/2cup half and half?
        Thank you

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        • Natasha
          July 4, 2019

          Hi Mercy, 1/2 cup of half and half is the same as 4 oz (in a liquid measuring cup). half and half is the equivalent of equal parts milk and heavy whipping cream. It is sold in stores labeled “half and half” but you can substitute with 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1/4 cup milk to make half and half. I hope that makes sense.

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  • Martin
    January 5, 2019

    Thanks for the great recipe, Natasha! I made your caramel to pour over and melt chocolate bowls containing ice cream and mixed berries as part of my entry into our family’s “Come Dine With Me” challenge – and it stole the show! I had never made caramel sauce before, and it was absolutely stunning. Thanks from Sunny South Africa 🙂

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 5, 2019

      Wow! That’s amazing! I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you!

      Reply

  • Lo
    December 31, 2018

    Cheesecakes are delicious and the sauce is so good but it won’t get past the liquid stage even though I’ve been cooking it for 15 minutes.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 31, 2018

      Hi Lo, to make it thicker, cook the sauce longer. As more of the liquid evaporates, it will thicken. Was anything changed or altered in the recipe to further troubleshoot?

      Reply

  • Insiya Mukadam
    December 19, 2018

    Great recipe! However, the vanilla flavor and salt was too much so I had to add more cream and sugar. Vanilla flavor still a bit strong so I think I will do a teaspon next time. But tastes really good! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 19, 2018

      Thank you for your feedback, Insiya!

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    • Diane
      August 26, 2019

      I agree.1 tablespoon left too much of a vanilla flavour. I think 1 teaspoon would work. Good recipe.

      Reply

  • Jo
    December 3, 2018

    What does 1/2 cup half and half mean?

    Does it mean:
    1/4 cup of cream
    plus
    1/4 cup of milk

    I really would like to try this it sounds delicious!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 4, 2018

      half and half, also known as ‘half cream’ in Europe. It is equal parts of whole milk and light cream.

      Reply

  • Jan Myhre
    November 26, 2018

    I just tried making this recipe and while it has a good flavour I have some questions about the process.

    In the cooking stage should it bubble, if so how much? Or keep the heat low enough for no bubbles at all?
    Do you start timing once everything is melted?
    What fat % is half and half?
    I used 10% cream and cooked it 12 min adjusting the heat for no bubbles. Then as it was still really thin I let it bubble on low heat for another 2 min. It’s a bit grainy.

    I used store bought pure vanilla extract and the vanilla flavour is a bit strong. Maybe your variety is milder?

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    • Natasha
      November 26, 2018

      Hi Jan, I start the timer once it comes to a simmer so it is at a simmer for that time frame – There should be light bubbling of the mixture while it is simmering. If there were no bubbles, the heat was probably too low which would cause it to be thin and/or grainy. Half and half is basically equal parts milk and heavy whipping cream. You can definitely add vanilla to taste and the quality of the extract will make a difference, but I suspect the vanilla flavor was too strong due to not having it at a simmer long enough. I hope that helps to troubleshoot!

      Reply

  • Zzz
    November 24, 2018

    This is the best home made caramel ever. Thank you so much. In my country you cant buy heavy cream… So i could never make my caramel at home… I am so happy… Finally… And its so tasty… Yummmy

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 24, 2018

      I’m so happy you discovered our blog & this recipe! Thank you for the wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Kat Ferguson
    November 19, 2018

    Could this be canned to preserve?

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    • Natasha
      November 19, 2018

      Hi Kat, I haven’t tried so I can’t say with certainty. You might google some recipes with shelf life and see how their process and proportions differ. I wish I could be more help with that question!

      Reply

  • Tina
    November 19, 2018

    Is it suppose to be a tablespoon or teaspoon of vanilla

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 19, 2018

      Yes, A tablespoon is correct.

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      • Tina
        November 19, 2018

        Ok thank you so much can’t wait to try it

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      • Tina
        November 24, 2018

        I tried the caramel sauce and chocolate sauce it was AMAZING THANY SO MUCH FOR SHARING I made it for a homemade cheesecake that I make your recipe are very delicious

        Reply

        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 25, 2018

          That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂

          Reply

  • Jennifer
    November 15, 2018

    This recipe looks so good! I am going to try it for Thanksgiving! Thank you and love the video!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 15, 2018

      Thank you for that great feedback!! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Natalia
    November 11, 2018

    This. Was. A. Hit!!! I never knew that it would be so easy to make a caramel sauce. One thing I don’t understand and I probably never will is a salt in this sauce… But that’s just me. Next time I’ll omit salt at all. But crepes with this sauce were sooooooooooo good. Thank you, Natasha!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 11, 2018

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite Natalia!

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      • Natalia
        November 12, 2018

        You bet! Making a cheesecake in IP now and guess what’s going on top of it? Your caramel sauce!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 12, 2018

          Yum! I’d love to know how this turns out Natalia!!

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  • Arya
    November 11, 2018

    It will help me in my bakery business…thanx so much

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 11, 2018

      I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • Marina Hatton
    November 9, 2018

    I have mold to make home made turtles would the caramel sauce recipe be ok for them
    🙂 thanks

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 10, 2018

      Marina, this caramel sauce may be a little thin for homemade turtles – it won’t fully harden and dry like caramel candies would. I think it might work if you cooked it longer but I still think it would be sticky to the touch.

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      • Natalia
        November 11, 2018

        Try to experiment adding a bit of corn starch to it. It migh make it thicker….

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 11, 2018

          Thank you for sharing that with us!

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        • Dia
          November 14, 2018

          Wow! This is definitely the best caramel sauce recipe, so easy to make and oh the taste, i could just eat the whole thing myself 😀 can’t wait to try the mini cheesecakes with that sauce, thank you Natasha!

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          • Natashas Kitchen
            November 14, 2018

            You’re Welcome!! Thank you for that wonderful review Dia!

  • Aldi
    October 22, 2018

    Delicious, perfect caramel sauce !

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 22, 2018

      Isn’t it?! Thank you for this review!

      Reply

  • tina r rogers
    October 20, 2018

    can you use country crock churn style instead of butter?

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    • Natasha
      October 22, 2018

      Hi Tina, I honestly haven’t tried that substitute. If you experiment, please let me know how it works out. If anyone else has tried, please let us know! 🙂

      Reply

  • Jane King
    October 10, 2018

    Thanks for this recipe. My grown son likes to have caramel sauce and apple cake for his birthday, and this year I made your recipe. It’s in the refrigerator right now waiting for his party and I hope it doesn’t mysteriously disappear before then.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 10, 2018

      I hope not either, Jane! Although that would be a great compliment! Wish him a Happy Birthday!

      Reply

  • Fatema
    September 20, 2018

    Love this recipe. But my turned out grainy . What did I do wrong?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 20, 2018

      Hi Fatema. It could be due to the sugar not dissolving completely.

      Reply

  • Fatema
    September 20, 2018

    Love this recipe. Taste was very good. However, the sauce was grainy. What did I do wrong?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 20, 2018

      Hi Fatema, I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe. My guess is it could be crystallization or the sugar did not dissolve completely.

      Reply

  • Bonnie
    September 12, 2018

    Keto blt salad and dressing.
    Do you have the nutritional break down for the dressing.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 12, 2018

      Hi Bonnie. If you are looking for the nutritional break down of this recipe you can locate it on the print out option towards the bottom of the post 🙂 If you are looking for the dressing alone I recommend copying the ingredients into a calorie counter like this one. I hope this helps.

      Reply

  • Sadia Rifat Islam
    September 7, 2018

    Such an easy recipe. I am from Bangladesh. And it is almost impossible to find a good quality readymade caramel sauce. This recipe will help me a lot.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 7, 2018

      That’s so great Sadia! Thank you for sharing this with me! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

  • jenn
    July 22, 2018

    Hi, what I can use to substitute heavy cream?can I use all purpose cream instead?thank you

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    • Natasha
      July 22, 2018

      Hi Jenn, you can use regular whipping cream instead of the half and half and you will have a slightly thicker caramel sauce which will still work great 🙂

      Reply

  • Sheryl
    July 12, 2018

    I was all excited about this recipe (because we ADORE salted caramel), until I saw “Pioneer Woman”.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 12, 2018

      It is sooo good! Thanks you for reading!

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  • Maria
    June 2, 2018

    Can I use regular sugar instead of brown?

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    • Natasha
      June 2, 2018

      HI Maria, I have always made this with brown sugar. I think it could work but you probably wouldn’t get as nice of a caramel color using white sugar since the brown sugar has molasses in it for color.

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      • Maria
        June 5, 2018

        Thank You for the answer!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          June 5, 2018

          You’re welcome!

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        • AB
          October 26, 2019

          Can this be made with margarine instead of butter? I liked it, and plan to make 80 jars at a gift making party. Margarine is just SO much cheaper.

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          • Natasha
            October 26, 2019

            HI AB, I honestly haven’t tried it with margarine so I can’t say for sure. If anyone else has tested it with margarine, please let us know.

      • Ruth Wilkens
        November 16, 2019

        Delicious!!! I had to use whole milk because that was all I had and I wanted carmel sauce for my apple cake and it turned out perfect

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 17, 2019

          That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing that with us!

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  • Vivian
    May 21, 2018

    Would I be able to use heavy cream instead of half and half?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 21, 2018

      Hi Vivian, I would suggest using equal parts of heavy cream and milk to substitute for the half and half (1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup milk)

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    • Sandy Davidson
      July 8, 2018

      You can just use straight heavy cream, no half and half. I use 36% cream and as always it works great! I also use 36% cream when making Caramel candies.

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  • Sara
    May 10, 2018

    Hi
    The amount of sugar.. is it 200 g? or 220 g? and how mangy grams of butter please.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 10, 2018

      I Sara, when I weighed it, it was 200grams. The recipe converter uses an algorithm and sometimes can be off a little bit. I manually corrected it. Thanks for asking!

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  • Yuliya
    April 18, 2018

    Hello! Can you use this caramel for dipping apples into it?

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 18, 2018

      Hello Yuliya! It would work as a dip but it won’t form up around the apple.

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  • Lily-Jade
    February 21, 2018

    Instead sea salt, can I substitute the unsalted butter for salted butter?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 21, 2018

      Salted butter should work fine 😀

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      • Lily-Jade
        February 22, 2018

        Thank you very much for the quick response, I really appreciate it. I’m going to try this caramel sauce on panna cotta. I can’t wait!

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          February 22, 2018

          My pleasure, glad to help!

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  • Aida
    January 28, 2018

    Where has this recipe been all my life? Thanks for sharing this Natasha. xoxo

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 29, 2018

      My pleasure Aida! I’m glad you love it!

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  • Retha
    January 24, 2018

    Hi Natasha,
    I made this recipe yesterday and the results is Fantastic! I put it on top of my chocoflan and all my friends said they love it! Thanks a lot for sharing your recipe.
    PS: I made caramel sauce twice with different recipe from other famous blog/website, but the results are disaster.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 24, 2018

      Hello Retha! I’m glad to hear the recipe is such a success! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!

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  • Victoria
    December 11, 2017

    Hi there,

    It looks delicious. How long does it keep in the fridge if I give it as a gift

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 12, 2017

      Hi Victoria, you can refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.I have a note about that closer to the top of the post.

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  • Lana
    December 1, 2017

    If I use regular salt instead of sea salt and vanilla extract instead of real vanilla extract will anything change?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      December 1, 2017

      Hi Lana, those substitutions will still work. Add the salt to taste since table salt is smaller crystals than sea salt so 1 tsp of table salt will taste saltier than 1 tsp sea salt.

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      • Lana
        December 3, 2017

        I followed the recipe but my caramel sauce didn’t thikened but overcooked.

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        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          December 3, 2017

          Hi Lana, I haven’t had that happen but I am always happy to help troubleshoot. Did you measure the ingredients as stated in the recipe, measuring dry ingredients in dry ingredient cups and wet in liquid measuring cups? Also, when brown sugar is “packed,” it should keep the form of the measuring cup when you empty the measuring cup as shown in the image. If it is not packed, it will take longer to form. Also, it may be that the heat was on too high – it should be cooked over low heat. I hope that helps! 🙂

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          • Lana
            December 4, 2017

            Yes I did. What if the brown sugar was in the container, does it work?

          • Natasha
            natashaskitchen
            December 4, 2017

            Hi Lana, I’m not sure what you mean by the container.

          • Stefanie
            October 12, 2019

            Hey, I’m making this at my in laws for thanksgiving to go with that cheesecake, they only have old fashioned brown sugar which I would assume is dark brown sugar ‘cause it’s definitely not light. It would have more molasses in it…would this still work to use in this caramel sauce ?

          • Natashas Kitchen
            October 12, 2019

            Hi Stefanie, I have always made this with brown sugar. I haven’t tried it with dark brown, I’m assuming that should work but can’t advise.

  • Julie
    November 20, 2017

    Hi Natasha,
    Will this set up enough for homemade turtles?
    Thanks,
    Julie
    p.s. I’ve purchased all the items to make/gift your homemade vanilla!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 20, 2017

      Hi Julie, this caramel sauce may be a little thin for homemade turtles – it won’t fully harden and dry like caramel candies would. I think it might work if you cooked it longer but I still think it would be sticky to the touch.

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  • Isla
    November 17, 2017

    we made this for my birthday cake it was SO delicious and got to the perfect thickness. Thank a lot

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 17, 2017

      You’re welcome Isla! I’m glad you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review!

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  • Richard Cutt
    November 15, 2017

    Natasha – how would I make the caramel sauce thicker? it is great but sometimes I would like it thicker. Thanks

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 15, 2017

      Hi Richard, to make it thicker, cook the sauce longer. As more of the liquid evaporates, it will thicken 🙂

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      • Richard Cutt
        November 15, 2017

        Natasha – thank you so much

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        • Natasha's Kitchen
          November 16, 2017

          You’re welcome Richard!

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  • Anastasia
    November 11, 2017

    For how long can I leave the caramel sauce at the room temperature?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 11, 2017

      Hi Anastasia, I would refrigerate after a day at room temperature. The sooner you refrigerate, the longer it will last. 🙂

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  • Morgan Dresvyannikov
    November 5, 2017

    I made this today to go on top of the miniature cheesecakes! I had a good feeling about the recipe, so I made a double batch of the caramel and I’m SO glad — it was absolutely delicious! I am even going to give a jar to my mom for part of her birthday present this week! I will never buy caramel from the store again! The whole family at dinner this evening loved it!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      November 6, 2017

      I’m so glad to hear how much everyone loves the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Morgan!

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  • Therapist
    November 2, 2017

    Will this work well for Carmelo’s apples? Does it set up enough for that purpose?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 3, 2017

      It would work as a dip but it won’t form up around the apple.

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  • Galya from PDX
    October 19, 2017

    I never even thought of googling how to make a homemade caramel sauce. I made it yesterday and I will never never never buy it in the store again. Even the most natural ones in the store have an odd taste, but this one is the recipe of all recipes. In addition, these simple ingredients are staples in each household. As always, good job Natasha. I don’t follow many cooking blogs, but I like the fact that you reference where you got the recipe originally.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 19, 2017

      Thanks Galya! I’m so glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!

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  • Tammy
    October 19, 2017

    Hi Natasha,
    This looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it especially with your pumpkin cheesecake. Thanks so much!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 19, 2017

      Hello Tammy! It’s my pleasure, I hope you love the recipe! Please let me know what you think!

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  • Julia
    October 19, 2017

    Amazing! I could never have any store bought caramel sauce since most of them have high fructose corn syrup and I am allergic! And the sugar free versions taste awful… I resigned myself to not having any until now. Just made this last night and can’t get enough of it. My husband loved it too

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 19, 2017

      That’s great! I’m glad to hear you both enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review Julia!

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  • Luba
    October 19, 2017

    made the recipe and it’s amazing! thank you so much Natasha the taste reminds me of russian caramels. i’ve been trying to limit myself on how much of this i eat:)

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 19, 2017

      You’re welcome Luba! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!

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  • Alena
    October 18, 2017

    How awesome! Will need to try soon. I’ve made caramel sauce using a different recipe before, and I like to add it to coffee with milk. The result tastes better than the Starbucks coffee I’ve tried! I’m sure this one would add an amazing flavor to coffee as well.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 18, 2017

      Mmmm that sounds amazing! Wishing I had some leftover from my last recipe to try it on my coffee tomorrow morning. Good thing it’s super easy to make! 😉

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  • Diana
    October 18, 2017

    Wow! Definitely going to try! I’d really like to see your take on platsindi, with feta or pumpkin.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 18, 2017

      Hi Diana, I have never heard of those! Is there a great recipe online you could recommend?

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  • 2pots2cook
    October 17, 2017

    Dear Natasha, thank you for this multi functional ingredient. Festive days are getting closer and no one can skip using this one ! Enjoy the day !

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 18, 2017

      Thank you so much! Yes I agree – this one is a perfect topping for so many Autumn and holiday desserts! I hope you love it 🙂

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  • Precious @ Precious Core
    October 17, 2017

    This looks so easy. I’m a little obsessed with homemade caramel sauce. Thanks for sharing, Natasha!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 17, 2017

      My pleasure! I hope you love it!

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  • Katy B.
    October 17, 2017

    Gurl! This is amazing! Yay to home cooking! Thank you Natasha.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 17, 2017

      You’re welcome Katy! I’m glad you love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  • Jenny from jennyisbaking.com
    October 17, 2017

    I like the fact that you use brown sugar (so far I have never made caramel sauce with brown sugar successfully) and that all ingredients are combined at once. Sounds perfect. Will report back once I try it!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 17, 2017

      Hi Jenny, thank you! The color and flavor is wonderful and this recipe is so easy. I hope you love it! 🙂

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