Easy Microwave Caramel or Butterscotch Sauce

Step 1

Microwave butter covered with kitchen towel in glass measuring cup or bowl. Melt for 45 seconds - 1 minute.

Step 2

Carefully remove hot glass measuring cup from microwave with kitchen mitts.

Step 3

Add brown sugar and mix well with whisk.

Step 4

Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and mix well with whisk.

Step 5

Place back in microwave covered for 1 - 2 minutes.

Step 6

Carefully remove hot glass measuring cup from microwave with kitchen mitts

Step 7

Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and mix well with whisk

Step 8

Cool completely and pour into glass mason jar.

Step 9

Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.

Step 10

Next day, remove and mix well. Keep stored and chilled in the refrigerator.