Caramel Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 406

Name: Caramel Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 406
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 pint
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salted butter; 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed); 1/2 cup evaporated milk or whipping cream; 1 tsp corn syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt

This silky, rich caramel topping is a Southern staple, perfect for drizzling over cakes, ice cream, or your favorite desserts. It’s a simple stovetop recipe that delivers a deep, buttery flavor far superior to anything you’ll find in a store.

This is recipe #406 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 8 minTotal time: 13 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup evaporated milk or whipping cream
1 tsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Melt & Blend: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the packed brown sugar and corn syrup, mixing until well blended and the sugar begins to melt.
Whisk: Pour in the evaporated milk (or cream) and salt, whisking thoroughly to combine.
The 3-Minute Boil: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down slightly to maintain a steady "low boil" and set a timer for 3 minutes.
Finish: Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
Serve: Carefully pour the hot caramel into a pint-sized mason jar.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

Make sure to use a whisk throughout the process to keep the mixture smooth and prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Letting the caramel sit for a few minutes after cooking will allow it to thicken up perfectly before you drizzle it over your Old Fashioned Caramel Cake.