Caramel sauce
A sweet, creamy sauce made from caramelised sugar, often with cream or butter. Used with ice cream, cakes, fruit and other desserts.
What it offers and why to use it
Sweetness ranges from clean to caramelised, with moisture and aroma varying by product.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check caramel sauce's ingredients, consistency and packaging. Avoid containers with bulging lids or leaks.
Store
Keep sealed, dry and away from heat. Refrigerate after opening if the label requires it and use clean utensils.
Prepare
Weigh accurately. Reducing sugar can affect structure and keeping qualities, not just sweetness.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with fruit, dairy products, chocolate, coffee, nuts, vanilla, cinnamon and baking mixtures.
How to substitute it
Choose a replacement for caramel sauce according to its role in the dessert. Other syrups or sweeteners may differ in moisture, consistency and flavour and are not always direct substitutes.
Recipes with caramel sauce
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