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Caramel Sauce

Source: USDA’S Collection of Nonfat Dry Milk (NDM) Recipes USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Serve this sauce over fruit or frozen yogurt for a dessert or special snack.

Makes
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 1/3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk (1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Reconstitute non-fat dried milk with water. Combine reconstituted milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan and mix until cornstarch is thoroughly dissolved.
  3. Add the butter and brown sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Continue to boil 1 minute.
  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm over baked French toast, ice cream, or fruit.

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