Active Time

　　3 minutes

　　Total Time

　　3 minutes

　　In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

　　This easy recipe gives you caramel sauce anytime you want it. Use it to make our Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake, or drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, or into your morning mug of coffee.

　　

Ingredients

2 heaping tablespoons

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　2 tablespoons light brown sugar

　　1 tablespoon heavy cream

　　Pinch of salt

　　

Special Equipment

A 12-ounce microwave-safe mug (preferably thin-walled) or deep bowl

　　

Step 1

Place butter in mug and microwave on high 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, cream, and salt; stir to combine, and microwave on high 30 seconds. Carefully remove, stir, and microwave on high 15 seconds. Stir and serve.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 2

Caramel sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. Gently reheat to use.

　　Cooks' Note

　　To make 2/3 cup caramel sauce, quadruple the ingredients in a 24-ounce microwave-safe mug or deep bowl and increase each cooking time by 15 seconds.

　　This recipe was developed using a 1200-watt microwave. If your microwave wattage is lower, you may have to increase cooking time.