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Salted Caramel Sauce

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Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon!

Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon! #caramel #caramelsauce #caramelrecipe #saltedcaramelsauce #saltedcaramelrecipe #saltedcaramel #fallrecipe #falldessert #icecreamtopping

**June 2017 Update!** This recipe was originally posted in September 2014. I decided that the photos desperately needed updating, so I reshot the recipe (but still kept the ingredient list and directions the same). I also kept the original post/story below that I wrote three falls ago!**

Salted.Caramel.Sauce. There may be no words to describe this pure amaziness, easily drizz-able over ice cream, apples, oatmeal, yogurt, and my favorite, a spoon.

Although caramel can be eaten any time of the year, it always reminds me of fall. Caramel apples, caramel popcorn, and salted caramel mochas are just a few of my seasonal regulars this time of year. The rich texture and taste always has me coming back for more. It’s sweet, indulgent, and all-around delicious. And truth be told, I like it more than regular hot fudge!

So instead of running out to the store and grabbing a container of caramel to satisfy my sweet tooth, I decided to make my own. And guess what, friends? I came up with the most delicious Salted Caramel Sauce.

Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon! #caramel #caramelsauce #caramelrecipe #saltedcaramelsauce #saltedcaramelrecipe #saltedcaramel #fallrecipe #falldessert #icecreamtopping

Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon. This sauce is so easy to make, that you will be kicking yourself for not trying this out earlier.

Trust me, guys, you will never buy the store-bought caramel again! I’ve made this Salted Caramel Sauce several times now, and can’t wait to share more of my fall recipes that will feature this incredible topping.

This sauce requires only five ingredients. That’s it!

You start by coming water and sugar in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Once the sugar is completely dissolved, bring the mixture to a boil. When the sauce turns a dark brown color, remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. As it sits, the sauce will harden to a fudge-like texture. Let cool and voila! This easy Salted Caramel Sauce is just begging to be dipped into!

So what are you waiting for? Once you try this Salted Caramel Sauce, I guarantee it will be your new fall topping, perfect for every treat!

Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon! #caramel #caramelsauce #caramelrecipe #saltedcaramelsauce #saltedcaramelrecipe #saltedcaramel #fallrecipe #falldessert #icecreamtopping

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Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon.
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Salted Caramel Sauce

Sweet, smooth, and full of flavor, this Salted Caramel Sauce is just itching to be poured over ice cream, drizzled over pancakes, or eaten with spoon.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan, combine the water and sugar. Over medium-low heat, slowly bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Once mixture is boiling, let boil for about 10-15 minutes or until mixture turns a dark brown color.
  • Remove mixture from heat and stir in a few spoonfuls of cream. The cream will harden as you stir, which is normal. Continue to add the rest of cream and stir until combined.
  • Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
  • Pour caramel sauce into a mason jar or other glass container to cool completely.

Notes

Salted Caramel Sauce will keep refrigerated for up to three weeks.
Recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce.
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By Gayle | September 26, 2014

Comments

  1. Lori says

    September 26, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Oh my, rich in flavor, and smooth, I'll take mine with a spoon.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      A spoon is the best way to eat it, Lori! :) Thanks!
      Reply
  2. Michele @ Two Raspberries says

    September 26, 2014 at 7:02 am

    Salted Caramel= total Yum and Perfection! I so want this over some apples right now ;-)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      This sauce was amazing, Michele! Especially dipped in apples...yum!
      Reply
  3. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    September 26, 2014 at 7:56 am

    You know I have a serious weakness for salted caramel anything!!! Yours looks delicious! Just in time for apple season - because why not make a healthy fruit into a sinfully delicious snack? lol!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I like your thinking, Lindsey! It's definitely ok to do that, but only in the fall, right?! :)
      Reply
  4. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    September 26, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Salted caramel sauce is totally my go-to fall topping. I love how quick and easy this sounds! I'll just take that entire jar and a spoon, please. ;)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      I'm embarrassed to admit how much of this sauce I ate with just my spoon! It's so addicting, Sarah!
      Reply
  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    September 26, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Salted caramel sauce is the best!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      I agree, Jessica! :)
      Reply
  6. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I can eat this entire jar with a spoon! Look so good!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Me too, Manali! I should've made two jars...one for just my spoon, and one to use as a topping! :)
      Reply
  7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    September 26, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Can I have a bath in this sauce?It sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Ha ha that sounds like a fabulous idea! Thanks, Dannii!
      Reply
  8. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    September 26, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    YES! I love salted caramel sauce!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Definitely the best! :)
      Reply
  9. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    September 26, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I love caramel sauce. I can think of so many things right now that I'd want to pour it on top of!! :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      I love that it's so versatile, Renee! It definitely didn't last long in my house!
      Reply
  10. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    September 26, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Yum, I am a sucker for salted caramel sauce! I just want to drink up that entire jar - it looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! I could definitely stick a straw in this and drink it too, it's just that good! :)
      Reply
  11. marcie says

    September 26, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Your caramel sauce is the perfect deep amber color -- it looks so delicious! Having a (homemade) caramel sauce is all you need to make anything more special in my book. :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      I agree, Marcie! Home-made sauce makes such a difference in baking. Thanks so much for the kind words!
      Reply
  12. Tash says

    September 26, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    You're right - there are FEW words that describe caramel sauce as beautiful and heavenly as this! Can't wait to use this over everything in the coming month! It's like luxury ketchup for all things fall. <3
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      I love your description, Tash! Definitely like luxury ketchup! Thanks for the caramel love!
      Reply
  13. Danielle says

    September 26, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Oh my gosh, Gayle! Words can't describe how good this looks! I love salted caramel, but haven't tried making my own yet. This will be made as soon as possible! These pictures are gorgeous too. Pinning :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 26, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks, Danielle! This was super easy to make, and super easy to eat waaaay to fast! :) I swear I ate more with just a spoon than I did over ice cream! :) Thanks for the pin, too!
      Reply
  14. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Salted caramel is one of my favorite things to make and it's soooo much better than the store bought stuff!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      This home-made sauce is definitely better than store bought, and so easy!
      Reply
  15. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    September 27, 2014 at 3:20 am

    I've just mastered caramel, and I agree that it's so worth making your own! I've got to try your salted version!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      I think you would love this salted version, Helen! And I'm so awed by the fact at how easy this is to make. Why haven't I tried this years ago?!
      Reply
  16. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    September 27, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Love salted caramel sauce! Looks fabulous Gayle!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks, Jess!
      Reply
  17. Mary Frances says

    September 27, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I'll just take a glass of this please. Although ice cream sounds like a pretty good vehicle too :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Give me a straw and I could totally drink this out of a glass...or just a spoon would work, too! :)
      Reply
  18. Mir says

    September 27, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    I always have a hard time with caramel sauce, Gayle! Yours looks perfect. And to have that with apples dipped in...heaven!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks, Mir! This recipe is practically fool-proof and so easy!
      Reply
  19. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    September 27, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I've never tried a 'wet' caramel sauce...or whatever the term is for combining the sugar with water. I tried the dry caramel where no liquid is added, and it was a bit of a disaster...couldn't resist stirring it and a clumpy burned/crystalized mess was what I ended up with! Your sauce looks heavenly, I could eat it straight from the spoon, Gayle!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      I haven't tried a dry caramel sauce, but it does sound trickier than the wet kind! I think you would love this sauce, Denise! It's so easy and hard to mess up. And definitely worthy of just a spoon!
      Reply
  20. Cailee says

    September 27, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    YUM!! What a great recipe!! PERF for fall!! Love it w. some apples (great addition of salt btw...that's the best)!!! :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks, Cailee! I love dipping apples in this sauce, makes for the perfect snack!
      Reply
  21. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says

    September 28, 2014 at 2:27 am

    I could drizzle this caramel sauce on everything!! :) It looks so dreamy and perfect!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks, Jocelyn! I think the possibilities are endless of what this sauce could go on!
      Reply
  22. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    September 28, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Mmmm, caramel sauce is the best!! Yours looks so creamy and delicious!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks for the kind words, Rachel! This sauce is amazing!
      Reply
  23. Ashley says

    September 28, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Gah - homemade caramel sauce is just so freakin' amazing. This looks so good. I haven't made caramel since last fall! I need to fix this!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      You definitely should, Ashley! Definitely a perfect recipe for the fall!
      Reply
  24. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says

    September 28, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Mmmm...this looks scrumptious! I love caramel so much! :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!
      Reply
  25. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

    September 28, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Salted caramel is like my favourite thing ever! I could put it on everything! This looks wonderful.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Me too, Jessica! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  26. Isadora says

    September 28, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    I love caramel sauce so much more than hot fudge too! And I especially love salted caramel sauce! It really does seem to go perfectly with everything! I could probably eat most of it with just a spoon :)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 28, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      I ate way too much of this sauce with just a spoon, Izzy! It was just too tempting! :) Thanks so much for the kind words!
      Reply
  27. Annie @Maebells says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I can't believe I ever lived without this!! I am a salted caramel fanatic!! This looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 29, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Oh my gosh, this caramel sauce is amazing, Annie! And so easy to make, too! I think you would love it!
      Reply
  28. Eva says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:43 am

    I can totally taste it right now. I have to make this sauce but I fear it would last a whole five minutes.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      This sauce didn't last long in my house either, Eva! In fact, I'm embarrassed at how much I ate with just my soon!
      Reply

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