Hot Fudge and Caramel Sauces

With weather getting nicer each day, thought I would share a hot fudge and caramel recipe with you to use to  top your ice cream or other desserts.  These are simple and easy.  Your family is going to love you.  

Hot Fudge

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk

1/3 cup corn syrup

1/3 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine sugar and cocoa in sauce pan over medium heat. Add evaporated milk and corn syrup. Cook until boil over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla.  Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator and heat in microwave when you need it.

Variation - I have also used a little brown sugar and it gives a completely different taste to the sauce.  Use 1/2 sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar and see which one you like the best.  I like them both.

Caramel Sauce

2 cups light brown sugar

6 tablespoons butter

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons vanilla

Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat whisking occasionally.  Cook for about 5 minutes, remove from heat and add vanilla.  Whisk to combine and return to heat for another minute until thickened.  Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator and heat in microwave when you need it.  

Tomorrow I'll share an apple pizza with you for your Sunday buffet that you can pour the hot caramel sauce over.  

Have a great Saturday.  Be happy and may God bless you and yours.