Depending on the size of your pot and how much caramel sauce you are making, it can take a bit of time for the ingredients to incorporate into each other. It will typically take between 15-25 minutes for your sauce to be done. Once your caramel is smooth and has a rich amber color, then it is ready. Don’t get impatient and turn up the heat, otherwise it will cook too quickly and burn. Give your sauce some time and keep stirring in order to get the best results!