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nana dottie's caramel sauce

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Denise McShea
@NutsiePotPie
Annapolis, MD

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.

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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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 2 cup(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nana dottie's caramel sauce

  • 2 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 14 oz
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make nana dottie's caramel sauce

Test Kitchen Tips
Ours turned golden in 14 minutes.
  • Boil sugar and water.
    1
    Cook sugar and water on medium/high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and boiling.
  • Gently boil until amber brown and do not stir.
    2
    Once 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.
  • Add condensed milk and stir.
    3
    Remove from the stove. Add condensed milk and stir constantly.
  • Slowly add butter.
    4
    Add butter 1-2 Tbsp at a time. Stir until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract and stir.
    5
    Add vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
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