Healthier jaggery caramel Sauce. A healthier twist on classic caramel sauce, a little boost of goodness from the decadent jaggery gives the sauce a deep rich color with hints of molasses. The rich silky texture comes from the beautiful combo of melted jaggery and luscious cream. Make it ahead and store in the refrigerator for a sweet addition to your favorite treats.
Why I Love This Healthier Caramel
There are so many ways to create the perfect golden-brown goodness with the right balance of sweetness and richness. In the basic version, sugar melts and darkens to achieve a deep amber color which is then stirred with cream and a little butter to make silky smooth sauce. The right temperature and timing are crucial to create the perfect consistency without burning the caramel. You might be very familiar with the basic golden caramel sauce with white sugar as the sweet base, but how about substituting sugar with jaggery?
Available as blocks or in the powdered form, jaggery is a healthier sugar substitute for all your sugar cravings from simple drinks to decadent desserts. Adding jaggery gives the sauce a complex flavor profile with deep caramel flavor and hint of molasses. Simply melt it with a dash of water, and then stir in cream to create the natural lusciousness of regular caramel. The best part? Use it as a healthier substitute for regular caramel sauce. It’s undeniably decadent and totally sweet, but in a healthier way.
Key Ingredients In Jaggery Caramel Sauce
- Jaggery - Powdered or grated jaggery replaces sugar in regular caramel sauce.
- Water - Helps dissolve jaggery.
- Cream - Gives the silky smooth texture.
- Butter - For smoother caramel with added richness and flavor.
- Sea salt - Pops the flavors.
How To Make Jaggery Caramel Sauce
Melt jaggery - First, the jaggery. You can use powdered or grated. Add this to a saucepan and pour in a dash of water. Stir and cook. Wait until jaggery melts.
Make it silky smooth - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in cream. Place it back over heat and stir continuously to make smooth sauce. Now add in butter. The butter slowly melts and you will get glossy, silky sauce. Let the mixture bubble up. For a final touch, add a little sprinkle of sea salt.
No Sugar Healthier Jaggery Caramel
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered or grated jaggery
- 2 tablespoons water
- 50 ml heavy (thickened) cream
- 10 g unsalted butter
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Place jaggery and water in a small sauce pan over low heat. Stir continuously until jaggery is completely dissolved.
- When it starts to simmer, remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in cream.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes or until the mixture start to bubble up.
- Add butter. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until the butter is melted and the mixture thickens.
- Add sea salt. Stir to combine. Boil, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Store in a sterilized airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Reheat gently before serving.
- Perfect as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or as a dip for churros, fruit slices or popcorn. Stir it into coffee for sweet caramel taste.
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