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A rich, silky caramel sauce with a glossy golden-brown finish, slowly cascading from a spoon into a black slow cooker and creating smooth swirls on the surface.

Slow Cooker Homemade Caramel Sauce

Rich, buttery homemade caramel sauce made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Thick, glossy, and perfect for drizzling, dipping, or eating by the spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Slow cooker, jars for storage

Method
 

  1. Add butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Cook 15–20 minutes more until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Cool slightly, then transfer to jars. Sauce thickens as it cools.

Notes

Use real butter. Keep on low and stir periodically. Sauce thickens significantly when cool. Store in the refrigerator up to 2–3 weeks. Warm gently before using if needed.