Sweet Sauces

Make your own version of Hershey's brand chocolate syrup at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is an easy cream-free recipe for making chocolate syrup. Use it over your favorite dessert, waffles, in cocktails, or anywhere you want a splash of chocolate.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, corn starch, salt, dark cherries, maple syrup, cherry liqueur, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who said you can't have your chocolate and eat it too? With this low-fat chocolate syrup, you can indulge without worrying about tipping the scales.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a quick and easy caramel sauce that has rich flavor and a velvety smooth texture. Easy to whip up as needed, or keep a batch on hand in the refrigerator for a dessert...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Love the chocolate dipped cones at Dairy Queen? Make your own chocolate sauce that hardens on the ice cream with just three simple ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This classic one-ingredient caramel can be used as the perfect topping for any dessert, as the filling for a pie or tart, or eaten directly to satisfy your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This recipe is for a copycat version of the popular Outback Steakhouse orange marmalade sauce. Made with just four simple ingredients, this sauce is perfect for...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, light corn syrup, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Tea reductions are used as a flavoring syrup in cooking, baking, and mixology to add a rich tea flavor to dishes, desserts, and cocktails.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're wondering what you'll do with this beautifully rich chocolate creme fraiche sauce, the real question is what you won't do with it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget what you know about pancake syrup, because this will change everything. Vanilla extract and cream make a rich sauce that makes pancakes and waffles downright decadent.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This peanut butter marshmallow sauce is what happens when your favorite childhood flavors decide to have a party. Spoiler: everyone's invited.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you think bourbon sauce sounds decadent, you're right. Upgrade pies, cakes, and ice cream with this sweet, boozy drizzle.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Create a delightful caramel glaze in under 10 minutes with this simple recipe. Using brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk, it provides a rich texture that complements a variety of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Caramel crisis? Solve it in a flash with this microwave method. It's like having a dessert superhero in your kitchen.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own Magic Shell ice cream topping. The chocolate syrup-like sauce hardens when it hits the ice cream making a crunchy shell.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No shortage of uses for this delicious spread, and it's easy enough to make with kids. Throw it on toast, throw it on pancakes, throw it straight on a spoon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, brown sugar, lemon, lemon peel, orange peel, ginger liqueur, brandy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Got frozen peaches? Make a delicious peach sauce right in your slow cooker. Sweet, spiced, and perfect for desserts or breakfast toppers.

Method:   crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

Adding a twist to your usual pancake or waffle breakfast can be as simple as this syrup recipe. Use your favorite gelatin flavors for a different syrup each time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Give your sweet treats a luxurious upgrade with this homemade caramel sauce. In just a few easy steps, you'll have a golden, buttery sauce. Drizzle it on and take your sweet treats to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pour this creamy bourbon-chocolate-vanilla sauce over ice cream, cheesecake, waffles - anywhere you want a splash of boozy chocolate flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This rich and creamy chocolate marshmallow sauce is amazing over a couple of scoops of ice cream. It's equally delicious over cake, brownies, waffles, pancakes, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Brighten up your favorite treats with homemade Jell-O flavored syrups. This simple recipe offers a fun and colorful way to enhance pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes