nana dottie's caramel sauce
This recipe was handed down from my mother-in-law Dottie for her caramel sauce. Although she was an amazing cook, her caramel sauce was the absolute best. I tried using other recipes, but they never compared to hers. Sounds easy? Try other recipes and you'll know what I'm talking about. It was a favorite for her kids and now I am making it for mine. Not only is it great on the usual foods like ice cream and as an apple dip, but I've also used it on cakes, in icings, bananas foster, and other wonderful recipes.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Nana Dottie's caramel sauce is so good, you'll be looking for ways to enjoy it. When refrigerated, it has a smooth and thick texture. It reminds us of caramel candies. Try dipping this easy caramel sauce in apples, pouring it over ice cream, or adding it to a brownie sundae. To pour over ice cream, you'll need to microwave for 15 - 30 seconds to make it pourable.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 stick butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
How To Make nana dottie's caramel sauce
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Step 1Cook sugar and water on medium/high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and boiling. -
Step 2Once it starts boiling, stop stirring. Continue to cook on medium/high heat for 10-14 minutes or until it is an amber color. Do not stir while it is boiling for 10-14 minutes.
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Step 3Remove from the stove. Add condensed milk and stir constantly.
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Step 4Add butter 1-2 Tbsp at a time. Stir until smooth.
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Step 5Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
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