Brown Butter Fall Spiced Caramel

A spoonful of dark caramel sauce drizzled into a glass jar, with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and apples nearby.

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Brown butter fall spiced caramel is a rich, silky homemade caramel sauce made with butter, cream, coconut sugar, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and pumpkin spice. It is perfect for coffee, lattes, apples, pancakes, and your favorite autumn desserts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine: European

Keyword: Brown Butter Fall Spiced Caramel

Servings:

Calories: 163kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

6 tbsp Unsalted butter
1 cup Light brown sugar packed
1/2 cup Heavy cream
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
pinch Salt

Instructions

Brown the butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until it smells nutty and has browned bits on the bottom, about 4–5 minutes.
2. Add sugar + maple: Stir in the brown sugar and maple syrup. Let it bubble gently for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add cream & spices: Slowly whisk in the cream (it may bubble). Add apple cider vinegar, pumpkin spice, and salt.
4. Simmer until smooth: Let it cook for another 3–4 minutes, whisking constantly until slightly thickened.
5. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (if using). Let cool slightly, it thickens as it sits.

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