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April 14, 2014

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Microwave Caramel Sauce - Gluten Free, only 15 minutes to prepare

I’ve been keeping a secret from you.  Kind of a big secret.  But now, it’s time I share it with all of you.  Brace yourselves.  Ready?  I’m messy.  There, I said it.  I’m Laura and I’m messy.  Sometimes really messy, especially when food is involved.

When I’m baking, cooking, or eating, yeah, I’m kind of embarrassing to be around.  The thing is, it’s so hard not to make a mess.

Microwave Caramel Sauce - Gluten Free, only 15 minutes to prepare

I mean, have you ever baked with sprinkles or confectioners’ sugar?  They go everywhere.  It’s uncontrollable, totally not my fault.  And when cake batter or Italian meringue somehow ends up halfway across the room, it’s the mixer’s fault, not mine.

It’s even worse when I eat.  I tend to get food everywhere.  The counter, my hands, my clothes.  By the end of the day, my fingers are probably berry stained, there’s a drip of smoothie on my jacket, and my fingers are sticky from the caramel I ate for dessert.

Wet-Nap Canisters

Luckily, I keep Wet-Nap canisters in my kitchen at all times.  They are perfect for clean-ups on the counter, the floor, and even me.  Because they are moistened, they grab all those tiny sprinkles instead of just pushing them around.  They also happen to be antibacterial, so I don’t have to worry about that messy cake batter breeding any germs.  They are great for on the go as well.  I love to keep a canister in the car to clean up messes when I’m out and about.

I pick up my Wet-Nap products at Walmart because they have everyday low prices.  Right now Wet-Nap is also offering a coupon for $.55 off any product.  Be sure to check out their site for the offer while supplies last.

Wet-Nap to Clean

Wet-Nap to Clean

Wet-Nap to Clean

My Wet-Nap canister was called into action when I made this Microwave Caramel Sauce.  This recipe is super easy to make, but it’s sticky and messy from start to finish.  Okay, maybe that’s just because I was making it.  There was caramel on the counter, caramel on my hands, and caramel on the floor.  At least the mess was easy to clean up with my Wet-Nap canister!  I’ll be keeping plenty more canisters on hand too, because I intend on making this caramel sauce all the time.  It’s dangerously easy to make and so tasty with the perfect balance of sweetness.

Wet-Nap is also running a Most Original Mess contest.  All you have to do to enter is upload a picture of your messy kid on the Wet-Nap website and promote it across social media for the chance to win a $1,000 Walmart gift card and a year’s supply of Wet-Nap products!  Head to the Wet-Nap website for more details and to enter!  Good luck!

Microwave Caramel Sauce - Gluten Free, only 15 minutes to prepare

 
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Microwave Caramel Sauce


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, and lemon juice. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes until the caramel turns a light golden color. Keep an eye on it, as all microwaves are different, and it could take more or less time to cook.
  2. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, as it will be very hot. Allow to sit for 4-5 minutes. The caramel will turn an amber color.
  3. While the caramel sits, heat the cream in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds, just to warm it. After the caramel has rested, add the cream slowly while whisking constantly. It may bubble. Whisk in the vanilla and butter. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Eat. Drink. Love

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

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Comments

  1. whatjessicabakednext says

    April 14, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Love this recipe- so easy!

    Reply
  2. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    April 14, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Messy cooks are good cooks! Right?! Love this simple caramel sauce!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 14, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Haha! I like your thinking, Julie!

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    April 14, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I’m messy too!! I need these wipes!! LOL

    Reply
  4. Debbie Eccard says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Ooey goodness….love this.

    Reply
  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    yay wet naps!!! I’m also SOOO messy. It happens! I love how simple and tasty this caramel sauce is too! amazing!

    Reply
  6. Manhattan Image and Style says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Yummy!! I will be trying this tomorrow! Thank you for sharing sweetie!

    Diana
    http://www.ManhattanImageandStyle.com
    New Blog Post: Healthy Habits You Must Add To Your Routine

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    • Laura says

      April 15, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Let me know how it goes, Diana!

      Reply
  7. Joanne says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I am totally a kitchen mess disaster waiting to happen also! I need these wipes. And this caramel. To dip all my fingers in. 😛

    Reply
  8. julia says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Love how easy this caramel sauce is!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 15, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Thanks, Julia, and thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  9. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Microwave caramel sauce?!?!! This is amazing!!!

    Reply
  10. vanillasugarblog says

    April 15, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    yes this is an excellent idea and also a scary one! LOL
    Caramel sauce at the ready this fast? Ohhhh dear.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 16, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Oh, scary for sure. And it tastes almost as good as caramel made the traditional way. Very dangerous to have around.

      Reply
  11. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    April 16, 2014 at 1:29 am

    ahaha I’m messy… I need those wipes. Does it work on hair? Like caramel stuck to my hair?

    I haven’t even tried this caramel sauce recipe and I can see it happening already!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 16, 2014 at 10:09 am

      OMG! I actually got this caramel in my hair. No kidding! It smelled like caramel until I washed it.

      Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    April 16, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Such as easy recipe! I love caramel, and this takes an awful lot of the fuss out of making it. Great stuff. Even if it is messy. 😀

    Reply
  13. Lynna says

    April 18, 2014 at 3:40 am

    Whoaa, delicious caramel sauce, made in the microwave?? Love!

    Reply

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