I made a caramel sauce (basic caramel, then cream, then thickened) because I needed a little bit for another recipe.  I ended up with waaaay too much leftover.  As tempting as it is to sit down with a spoon, I’d rather not.

Can I freeze it?  or should I just refrigerate it and hope I use it fairly soon?

Hi Amy,  If it’s set caramel I would cut it into small pieces, wrap in waxed paper and give to the trick-or-treaters tomorrow night!  Kids LOVE caramel.  Otherwise you can refrigerate - I believe it keeps for a few weeks.  Mine never lasts long enough to find out.  Annie

Hi Amy, I am understanding you have left over caramel sauce.  Refrigerate 1 week (because of the cream), or freeze 6 months.

Amy, Rose has a recipe for caramel sauce on the main blog.  She says it will keep at least 3 months refrigerated.

http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/2005/10/pure_pumpkin_cheesecake.html

I just had the same problem two days ago - I knew if I left the caramel in the fridge I would eventually eat every bite of it.  I mixed in a half cup of salted peanuts (I had about a cup of caramel), bought a pint of my favorite vanilla ice cream, and dropped it off at my wonderful (and very pregnant) neighbor’s house, with a note to enjoy some dessert!

Now THAT’s an idea!