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Easy Caramel Sauce for Bread Pudding

This easy-to-make homemade caramel sauce for bread pudding is perfectly rich, silky, and sweet, combining brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream for an irresistible dessert topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure precisely.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and butter. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Continue to cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool for a few minutes—it will thicken as it cools.
  5. Serve warm over slices of homemade bread pudding for a decadent finish.
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