Homestead Caramel Sauce
Silky, buttery, and deeply golden, this caramel cooks down to a smooth, balanced finish. Rich without being heavy, it thickens as it cools and pours beautifully when warm.
FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES
The longer the caramel simmers, the thicker it will become.
If the caramel separates, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool briefly. Return it to low heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
This caramel thickens considerably as it cools and can be gently rewarmed as needed.
SWEETENERS MATTER TOO.
Homestead Sweetener creates a smooth caramel with balanced sweetness while allowing the butter and cream to remain the stars.
- Homestead Sweetener: 140g per cup (1:1 sugar replacement by volume)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g per cup
- Substitutions may affect caramelization, texture, and final consistency.
YIELD
Approximately 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
½ cup (112g) salted butter
1 cup (180g) Homestead Sweetener
1 cup (240g) cream or full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the Homestead Sweetener, cream, and molasses until fully dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a steady simmer.
- Cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the caramel to cool slightly before serving.
- The caramel will continue to thicken as it rests.
FROM THE FORAGE KITCHEN
Made with Homestead Sweetener—crafted to organic standards and designed for balanced structure, gentle sweetness, and everyday heritage baking.
