Caramel Sauce

Serve this sauce over fruit or frozen yogurt for a dessert or special snack.

Serves 12

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 8 1/3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk (1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 8 1/3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk (1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon) → lactose-free milk, oat milk, or almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Reconstitute non-fat dried milk with water. Combine reconstituted milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan and mix until cornstarch is thoroughly dissolved.
  3. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Continue to boil 1 minute.
  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm over baked French toast, ice cream, or fruit.

Make it yours (2 variations)

Edition Primary USDA MyPlate Gutenberg

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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories66
Protein1.0 g
Fat2.0 g
Carbs11.0 g
Fiber0.0 g
Sodium20 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)