Description
Easy Homemade Salted Caramel is a luscious, buttery sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this smooth caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, desserts, or using in baking recipes. It’s quick to make and stores well.
Ingredients
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1 cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon. The sugar will clump before melting into a thick amber liquid.
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Carefully add butter (mixture will bubble vigorously), stirring until fully melted and combined.
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Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble again—keep stirring until smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
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Let caramel cool slightly before using; it will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a deeper flavor.Add a splash of vanilla extract after cooking for warmth.Stir in cinnamon or cayenne for a spicy twist.Make vegan caramel using coconut oil and coconut cream.Store in airtight container in fridge up to 2 weeks; warm gently before use.
