Description
Learn how to make a simple and delicious homemade salted caramel sauce that is perfect for drizzling over desserts or using as a sweet topping. This recipe yields a rich and creamy caramel with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt or kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon as the sugar melts and clumps, then turns into an amber-colored liquid.
- Once completely melted, carefully add the butter pieces. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring; the caramel will bubble vigorously again. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute, then remove the pan from heat and stir in the sea salt.
- Allow the caramel to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then pour it into a heatproof jar or container. Let it cool completely before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; warm slightly before drizzling.
Notes
- Use caution when working with hot caramel—it can burn quickly.
- Adjust the amount of salt to taste for a sweeter or saltier caramel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
