Simple Caramel Sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Simple caramel sauce is an elegant blend of sweetness and a hint of tartness that enlivens desserts and drinks. Its roots go deep into European cuisine, where caramel was used to add richness and depth to dishes. It is made from just a few ingredients: sugar, a bit of lemon juice, and water, but the caramelization process gives it a rich golden hue and thick texture. This sauce pairs excellently with ice cream, pancakes, waffles, and serves as a base for pastry creams and sweet sauces. Its delicate stickiness and velvety flavor make any treat special, adding cozy warmth to every meal.
1
Take the finest sugar or crush regular sugar in a mortar. Then place it with 2 tablespoons of cold water and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown.
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 0.3 teaspoon
2
Remove from heat and carefully add hot water — 175 ml, — there will be a lot of steam, don't burn yourself. Return the pot to the heat and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
3
Remove from heat, let it cool, and pour into a small jug before serving.