Caramel In The Microwave

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in 2 cup microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl.
• 2 microwave at full power until mixture is just beginning to brown (this can be from 5 to 8 minutes depending on your microwave).
• 3 remove from microwave and let it sit on a dry surface for 5 minutes or until it darkens to a rich honey brown.
• 4 to make caramel sauce, add 1/2 cup of hot heavy cream a few tablespoons at a time, followed by 1 tablespoon of butter.