How to Make 3 Minute Salted Caramel Sauce - Easy Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream adds richness while being dairy-free.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a similar texture and flavor.

Add granulated sugar to a bowl.

Drip in molasses to the sugar, adjusting for light or dark brown sugar preference.

Mix the sugar and molasses together until fluffy and beige.

In a microwave-safe glass, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, salt, and a splash of vanilla extract.

Heat the mixture in the microwave in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring in between until combined and thickened, totaling about 3 minutes.

After microwaving, let the caramel sauce cool in the fridge for about 25 to 30 minutes, or at room temperature if preferred.

Stir the sauce as it cools to prevent violent bubbling.

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