Name: Microwave Caramel Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp light corn syrup; 2 tbsp water; ¼ tsp lemon juice; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp butter

How To Make Microwave Caramel Sauce

You can make this rich and luscious caramel sauce in the microwave! It takes less than 15 minutes and only needs a few ingredients.

Preparation: 2 minutes

Cooking: 8 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1cupgranulated sugar
2tbsplight corn syrup
2tbspwater
¼tsplemon juice
½cupheavy cream,heated
½tspvanilla extract
1tbspbutter,softened

Instructions

Whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, water, and lemon juice in a microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl until combined.
Microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes, until the mixture ever so slightly begins to turn a light golden color.
Carefully remove the measuring cup from the microwave, then place it on a dry surface.
Let it rest untouched for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
Add in about 1 tablespoon of the heated cream, then immediately whisk to combine. The caramel will bubble furiously, but whisking will keep it from overflowing.
Continue adding the cream slowly in small increments until it is all whisked in.
Add in the vanilla and butter, then whisk to combine.
Serve immediately warm or chilled over favorite desserts, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Heat the cream either in the microwave or a separate small saucepan until warm but not boiling.
Store the sauce in a jar or sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.