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I started this blog to share some of my tips for saving money. Whether it be couponing, shopping deals, ideas for making extra money, or recipes, I'll post my ideas here. I understand the importance of saving money whenever possible, and love being able to help wherever I can!

Yummy Caramel Sauce

I had such a craving for a hot caramel sundae today, so I decided to make my own caramel sauce. It turned out so delicious, I decided to share. :) It was very inexpensive, much less than buying a jar at the grocery store.

Ingredients:
2 cups white granulated sugar
12 tablespoons butter (approx.)
1 cup cream (heavy cream preferable)
a dash vanilla extract

So, all I did was boil the sugar in a pot, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it caramelized. When it caramelizes, it is melted and golden brown, and smells amazing. Then I added the butter, still stirring. Careful, it foams up, so use a big pot. Then, I added the cream and vanilla, and stirred until it was all mixed together into a creamy golden brown caramel sauce. It is delicious! This recipe was the perfect amount to pout into a 500mL mason jar, and the sauce keeps for weeks in the fridge. Delicious drizzled over vanilla ice cream!