185 caramel recipes

Tarte Tatin with a nutty oatmeal crust: apples caramelized in butter and brown sugar in a cast-iron skillet, baked under the crust, then flipped to reveal the glossy upside-down apple tart.

German chocolate cheesecake squares layer chocolate cream cheese filling over a yeasted crust, topped with the classic coconut-pecan caramel topping.

Quick sourdough cinnamon rolls leavened with baking powder and soda instead of yeast, so they go from starter to oven in 45 minutes. Sticky brown sugar caramel topping and a tangy sourdough crumb make these worth the discard.

Butterscotch pecan rolls baked in muffin tins: soft cinnamon-swirl yeast dough over a brown-sugar-pecan bottom that caramelizes into a sticky topping when flipped out warm.

Baked pears in a buttery pineapple cream sauce with crystallized ginger and toasted almonds. An elegant warm fruit dessert with tropical, caramel-rich flavor.

Egyptian lentils (koshari) with rice and elbow macaroni topped with spicy tomato-vinegar sauce and crispy caramelized onions. A hearty vegan comfort dish.

Paul's Barbeque Sauce: a layered Cajun BBQ sauce with bacon, dark-caramelized onions, pecans, citrus rinds, and honey. Built on a classic seasoning mix and finished with butter.

Cornmeal and whole wheat pizza dough topped with caramelized Vidalia onion marmalade, dry-cured ham, Roma tomatoes, and melted Fontina cheese.

Rich chocolate frosting made with Coca-Cola, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate in a glossy, spreadable icing with subtle caramel notes.

Crescia: Italian onion focaccia from Le Marche, with slow-caramelized onions on a tender yeasted dough. Regional Easter and harvest specialty.

Anglo-Indian curry sauce with caramelized onions, fresh ginger, ripe tomatoes, cilantro, cayenne, and garam masala pureed smooth. A versatile base sauce for chicken, lamb, or vegetables.

Honey popcorn balls bound with real honey and butter, then baked until deep golden and caramel-crisp. An old-fashioned treat with toasty flavor that keeps for up to two weeks.

Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake), a classic German yeast cake with a caramelized almond topping and vanilla pudding filling. A bakery favorite made at home.

Vegan navy bean soup with balsamic-caramelized onions, miso paste, tomato sauce, and warming spices. Oil-free, long-simmered for deep flavor, serves 8. Worth every minute of the 4-hour cook.

Crunchy brown sugar nugget cookies baked in muffin tins with oats, granola, pecans, and butter. Flourless, crumbly, and caramelized with crispy edges.

Tender buttermilk yeast sticky buns rolled with cinnamon sugar and baked over a pan of melted butter, brown sugar, and toasted pecans. Inverted to reveal a glossy, gooey caramel top.