Mary Berg shares a boozy caramel sauce that can go on literally anything.
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 1 1/2 cups |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) lager or other light flavored beer (preferably flat)
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 milliliters) 35% cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour the lager into a large saucepan followed by the sugar and place over medium heat. Be sure to use a large saucepan as this mixture will foam up quite a bit. Do not stir the caramel at all as that can lead to a gritty sauce – just bring to a low boil and, if needed, give the pot a gentle swirl.
- Cook the beer and sugar mixture until it becomes a deep golden color and smells caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. For accuracy, I suggest using a kitchen thermometer and cooking to 335 degrees F. When caramelized, carefully pour in the cream and whisk to combine. The mixture will bubble quite a bit when you add the cream so be careful. Whisk in the salt and cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the caramel has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the caramel from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.
- Allow the caramel to cool slightly and serve warm on top of your favorite ice cream or cool completely and use as a filling or topping for cakes and cheesecake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 3 servings |
| Calories | 457 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 68 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Sodium | 363 mg |
Reviews
Make this!! I made it to put on the stout cake, as pictured. We’re enjoying the leftovers on ice cream. The only thing I feel like I need to mention is that the temperature may need to be revised? I cooked to 300 degrees F and it’s hard at room temp. I microwave it to get it pourable, but when poured over ice cream it hardens and sticks to my teeth. I’m not mad at it though, it’s still amazing. Just make sure you have a good candy thermometer. : )