In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).
This easy recipe gives you caramel sauce anytime you want it. Use it to make our Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake, or drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, or into your morning mug of coffee.
To make 2/3 cup caramel sauce, quadruple the ingredients in a 24-ounce microwave-safe mug or deep bowl and increase each cooking time by 15 seconds.
This recipe was developed using a 1200-watt microwave. If your microwave wattage is lower, you may have to increase cooking time.
Recipe information
Total Time
3 minutes
Yield
2 heaping tablespoons
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Preparation
Step 1
Place butter in mug and microwave on high 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, cream, and salt; stir to combine, and microwave on high 30 seconds. Carefully remove, stir, and microwave on high 15 seconds. Stir and serve.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Caramel sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. Gently reheat to use.
Recipe notes
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