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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.

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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Gayle

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.