Gordon Ramsay Caramel Sauce Recipe
Gordon Ramsay Caramel Sauce Recipe is smooth, rich and full of deep flavor. It is simple to make at home. This Gordon Ramsay Caramel Sauce Recipe uses basic ingredients but gives amazing results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional, for salted caramel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Heat the Sugar
- Place a heavy-bottom saucepan on medium heat. Add sugar evenly. Let it melt slowly without stirring at first. Watch carefully as it turns into a golden liquid.
Stir the Melting Sugar
- Once sugar starts melting, stir gently with a spatula. Break any lumps slowly. Keep stirring until all sugar melts and becomes smooth amber caramel.
Add the Butter
- Carefully add butter pieces into the hot caramel. The mixture will bubble strongly. Stir quickly until butter melts fully and blends into the caramel sauce.
Pour the Cream
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. The mixture will bubble again. Keep mixing until it becomes smooth and creamy with a rich golden color.
Add Flavor
- Remove the pan from heat. Add vanilla extract and salt if using. Stir well. This step enhances the taste and gives a warm, sweet aroma.
Cool the Sauce
- Let the caramel sauce cool slightly in the pan. It will thicken as it cools. Pour into a jar or bowl. Use warm or store for later use.
Notes
- Use a heavy pan to avoid burning.
- Do not leave sugar unattended while melting.
- Keep heat medium, not high.
- Stir gently to avoid splashing.
- Use room temperature cream to prevent hardening.
- Add salt for a sweet and salty flavor twist.
- Let it cool for perfect thickness.