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Brown Sugar Sauce Recipe

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A rich and velvety brown sugar sauce made with butter, dark brown sugar, Karo syrup, vanilla, warm spices, and heavy cream. Perfect for drizzling over desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or cakes, this classic sauce is easy to prepare on the stovetop and offers a delightful balance of sweetness and buttery flavor.

Ingredients

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Brown Sugar Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup salted butter (sliced into pats)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: Add the sliced butter to a 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt completely, ensuring it doesn’t brown or burn.
  2. Add Sugar and Syrup: Whisk in the dark brown sugar, dark Karo syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt. Stir continuously as you bring the mixture to a low boil.
  3. Boil and Thicken: Maintain a gentle boil while whisking constantly for about 4-5 minutes. This helps dissolve the sugar fully and thickens the sauce slightly. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat.
  4. Incorporate Cream: Immediately whisk in the heavy cream. The sauce will be thinner at this stage but will thicken as it cools.
  5. Cool the Sauce: Let the brown sugar sauce cool completely to room temperature. It will gain a luscious, pourable consistency perfect for serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg to taste or omit for a simpler caramel sauce.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools; if it becomes too thick, gently rewarm and whisk in a little extra cream or milk.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before using.
  • Use dark Karo syrup or any dark corn syrup for the richest flavor. Light syrup can be substituted but will produce a lighter sauce.

Keywords: brown sugar sauce, caramel sauce, dessert sauce, buttery sauce, homemade sauce, easy dessert topping

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