Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce

Are you looking for a gluten-free dessert sauce that you can make effortlessly? The gluten-free caramel sauce is the right choice for you. This sweet sauce is rich, buttery, and silky in texture. Caramel sauce is naturally gluten-free.

However, store-bought caramel sauce may contain gluten as a thickening agent, which can be dangerous for people who have celiac disease. Therefore, homemade gluten-free caramel sauce is the ultimate option for obtaining 100% gluten-free caramel sauce.

Additionally, you can customize the taste according to your preference. So, we are here to tell you an easy gluten-free caramel sauce recipe with a 5-step process. We recommend not skipping any step to get the authentic taste and smell of the no-gluten caramel sauce.

Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce Ingredients

We have come up with a clean ingredient caramel sauce recipe. You will need only a few commonly available ingredients to make the perfect caramel sauce. No gluten-containing ingredients will be used in this recipe. Therefore, this is a safe caramel sauce for a celiac patient.

The required ingredients are:

1. Granulated White Sugar – 1 cup
2. Unsalted Butter – 6 tablespoons
3. Heavy Cream – ½ cup
4. Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon (Gluten-free certified)
5. Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon (Optional, for salted caramel)

Note: All the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. But we recommend reading the label always for extra precaution.

How to Make Gluten-Free Caramel Sauce: Easy 5 Steps

Preparing the caramel sauce for gluten-free desserts is surprisingly simple. You can make the perfect one only by following our steps one by one.

Step 1: Prepare the Caramel

The first step is to prepare the caramel.

• Take a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan.
• You have to stir constantly because the sugar begins to clump.
• After 5 to 7 minutes of heating, you will get an amber liquid.
• That’s the Caramel.

Tip: You can use 1 – 2 tablespoons of water in this step to make the caramel preparation effortless. Water helps to prevent the burning of the sugar.

Step 2: Add Butter

The caramel is ready. Now, it’s time to perform another step to make the gluten-free dessert topping.

• Add the butter pieces into the caramel carefully.
• Melt the butter slowly.
• Stir until the butter is fully incorporated into the caramel.
• It may take around 5 minutes.

Note: The caramel will bubble vigorously after adding the butter; it is totally normal. Don’t get afraid of it. 

Step 3: Add Heavy Cream

The butter is incorporated into the caramel. Now, you need to add the heavy cream to the buttery caramel.

• Slowly add the heavy cream and stir continuously.
• The mixture will foam up.
• Boil it for about 2 minutes until the consistency becomes smooth and silky.
• After that, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 4: Add Vanilla & Salt

It’s time to season the sauce using vanilla extract and salt to make the salted caramel gluten-free.

• Stir in the vanilla extract and salt slowly.
• Vanilla extract will enhance the flavor to another level.

Tip: Our experts suggest adding a pinch of cardamom powder to the sauce to enrich the flavors. 

Step 5: Cool & Serve

 The sugar and cream sauce is ready.

• Let it cool for 10 – 15 minutes at room temperature.
• Then, transfer the sauce into a glass jar from the saucepan.
• Finally, you can serve the no-gluten caramel sauce with your favorite dessert.
• You can also store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion

Gluten-free caramel sauce is a delicious way to bring a rich and buttery texture to your favorite dessert. Besides, this homemade sauce will help you to enjoy desserts without worrying about any hidden gluten.

As you can make this sauce using some simple pantry ingredients and a small effort, you must try our recipe once. We can guarantee you that this homemade version will be smoother, tastier, and far superior to the store-bought caramel sauce.

FAQS

What Ingredients Make Caramel Sauce Gluten-free?

Caramel sauce is naturally gluten-free because the ingredients used to make this sauce are naturally gluten-free. You just need to use the pure ingredients. The ingredients required to make the caramel sauce are:

• Granulate sugar
• Butter
• Heavy cream
• Pure vanilla extract (Gluten-free certified) 
• Salt

Tip: Always check the labeling to avoid hidden gluten in these ingredients. 

Can You Make Dairy-free, Gluten-free Caramel?

Yes! You can make dairy-free, gluten-free caramel at home. The caramel sauce is traditionally gluten-free. If you want dairy-free and gluten-free caramel sauce, you have to use substitutes for the dairy ingredients. Let me clear your doubts.

• You can use full-fat coconut milk, coconut cream, or cashew paste instead of heavy cream.
• You can use vegan butter or refined coconut oil instead of dairy butter.

How to Store Homemade Gluten-free Caramel Sauce?

Here is the storage process of the homemade gluten-free caramel sauce:

• Let the sauce cool perfectly to room temperature first.
• Then, transfer the sauce to an air-tight, clean glass jar. (If possible, use a sterilized glass jar.)
• Air-tight the jar properly.
•  Now, refrigerate it in the refrigerator.
• You can store the caramel sauce for up to 2 weeks using this storage process.
• If you want to reheat the sauce, warm it gently in the microwave or on the stove for 10 – 15 seconds over low heat.