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Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce
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Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce

This 4-ingredient caramel sauce consists of half & half, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Such a great dessert sauce for ice cream, cakes, and fruit salad!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time4 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, caramel sauce, dessert sauce, Easy Microwave Light Caramel Sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Brooke Farmer

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup half & half
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • When melted, whisk in the sugar and half & half and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and whisk the caramel together again, then microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Allow to cool, then transfer to a sealable glass jar to store it.

Notes

Calories from fat: 33
WWP+: 2
SmartPoints: 4

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 12g