Werther's Original
Microwave Caramel Sauce

Microwave Caramel Sauce

Try our simple microwave caramel sauce which can be served with pretzel sticks, graham crackers, apples and cookies!

Ready in: 15 min | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients

Instructions

Microwave Caramel Sauce
  1. Combine caramels and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave mixture in 30-second increments, stirring between each increment, until caramels begin to melt, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

  2. Slowly add cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached and mixture is smooth. Pour into a serving bowl. Serve with assorted snacks (pretzel sticks, graham crackers, apples and cookies).

  3. Store caramel sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

  4. VARIATIONS:

     

    Salted Caramel: Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to create salted caramel.

     

    Chocolate Caramel: Stir in 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips to warm caramel to create chocolate caramel.

     

    Coffee Caramel: Use instant espresso in place of water to create coffee caramel.

     

    Pumpkin Caramel: Add 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice to warm caramel to create pumpkin caramel.

     

    Maple Caramel: Use maple syrup in place of water to create maple caramel.

     

     

    Makes: 1 ½ cups

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 2 minutes