The orange-brown Caramel sauce has inspired generations of bakers. Due to its heavenly taste and blissful aroma, the presence of caramel almost makes any confection stand out.

Drizzle on a bowl of pretzels, a tub of popcorn, or make caramel creme brulees, you are going to love it in every form. And in case your sweet tooth is a bit more demanding, indulge in some caramel apples -- the quintessential treat that leaves dessert lovers in awe of it.

The U.S. celebrates National Caramel Day on April 5 every year not only just to give the dip its due respect but also as an excuse to eat a spoonful straight out of the jar.

History of caramel:

Some people link Caramel's origin with Arabs in 1000 A.D. when they used boiling water to crystalize sugar and create a hard, crunchy candy. However, the candy makers of 1800 A.D. were credited with giving caramel a tastier spin by combining fat and beetroot juice to crystalized sugar. The result was a chewy treat that, after years of transformations, became what we love indulging in today.

To mark the occasion, below are some quotes about caramel that prove it is a key to our hearts:

  • "I think love is caramel. Sweet and fragant; always welcome. It is the gentle golden colour of a setting harvest sun; the warmth of a squeezed embrace; the easy melting of two souls into one and a taste that lingers even when everything else has melted away. Once tasted it is never forgotten."- Jenny Colgan
  • "Ever tried putting a caramel candy in a cup of hot tea? It's excellent! Not only does it give a little different taste to the tea, but it takes the place of the sugar and cream which you ordinarily add."- Heloise
  • "Anyone who thinks they're too grown up or too sophisticated to eat caramel corn, is not invited to my house for dinner"- Ruth Reichl
  • "I travel with chocolate - Godiva with caramel. When the craving hits, I have to have it. I share, but if I'm on my last one, I've been known to say, 'Sorry, I'm out!'"- Christa B. Allen
  • "Granola didn't sell very well when it was good for you. Now it has caramel, chocolate, marshmallow, saturated fat and sweeteners with a small amount of oats and grains. Sales picked up." - George Carlin
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