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5 from 2 votes

Copycat Starbucks Caramel Sauce recipe at Home

A buttery, glossy caramel sauce made with simple ingredients—perfect for drizzling over desserts or swirling into coffee drinks at home.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 892kcal
Author Sushma Iyer

Ingredients

  • 100 gms (1/2 cup) Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 28 gms (2 tbsp) Butter
  • 90 gms Warm Cream

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add sugar, salt, and water. Do not stir. Let the sugar dissolve over medium heat.
    Tip: If you see sugar crystals on the sides of the pan, gently brush them down with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystallization.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, the mixture will start bubbling. You don’t need to stir; simply let it do its thing.
  • As the sugar starts to caramelize, gently swirl the pan to help it brown evenly.
    Tip: Initially, the caramel may look lighter in color with active bubbles. As it darkens, the bubbles settle down. To accurately check the color, drop a small amount onto foil—sometimes it’s hard to judge color inside the pan due to lighting or the pan surface.
  • When you see a deep golden amber color, turn off the heat. Immediately add butter and mix carefully. Be cautious—it will bubble up.
  • Pour in the warm heavy cream slowly while stirring continuously. The caramel will bubble again but will come together into a smooth sauce.
  • Turn the heat back on for just 30 seconds, letting the mixture boil together. Turn off, allow to cool slightly, and store.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 3/4 to 1 cup Sauce.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools.
  • Store in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 weeks.
  • Always use a dry spoon for scooping.
  • Gently reheat before use to make it pourable.
  • Perfect over coffee, brownies, pancakes, or ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 892kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 94mg | Sugar: 102g | Vitamin A: 2023IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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