How to Make Sriracha-Caramel Sauce

This easy caramel sauce has all the sweet, buttery notes of the traditional recipe, but with a subtle spicy bite.

By: Rupa Bhattacharya and Clifford Endo Gulibert

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Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

The only thing better than caramel sauce on a sundae? Sriracha-caramel sauce. Make your favorite caramel sauce recipe (or use store-bought), and then swirl in about a tablespoon of Sriracha per cup of sauce. This works best with light-to-amber caramel; dark caramel does better without.

In One Pan

Simmer together 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons corn syrup and a big pinch of salt.

Then, Add 1 Cup Cream

Whisk until the butter melts.

Meanwhile ...

... add 1 cup sugar to a large skillet and cook, undisturbed, until the sugar starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Then, continue to cook while swirling occasionally but not stirring, until the sugar is deep brown, about 10 to 15 more minutes.