Description
Rich, creamy, and velvety caramel dip that’s perfect for fruits, crackers, desserts, or straight from the spoon—made in under 15 minutes with customizable ingredients and comforting nostalgia.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla bean
Instructions
1. Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until just golden.
2. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup corn syrup. Whisk constantly for 3–4 minutes until bubbly.
3. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream slowly while stirring to avoid spattering. Reduce heat slightly.
4. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently—don’t walk away!
5. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla bean. Stir well.
6. Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store in a microwave-safe jar and reheat in 15-second bursts.
Use as a dip for apples, pretzels, or graham crackers.
Great as a dessert spread over cream cheese or layered into cheesecakes.
Swap in coconut cream and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: caramel dip, dessert, apple dip, homemade caramel, easy caramel