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Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

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Make rich, buttery salted caramel sauce from scratch in under 20 minutes. This versatile topping is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, apples, or coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir initially.
  2. Allow the sugar to melt completely around the edges. Once melting begins, gently stir the sugar with a heatproof spatula until all the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully add the butter pieces one at a time, whisking constantly until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
  4. Slowly pour in the warm heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the pan to low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
  7. Pour the caramel sauce into a heatproof jar or container. Let it cool slightly before using. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • For the best results, warm your heavy cream slightly before adding it to the melted sugar and butter. This prevents the caramel from seizing too hard.
  • If the caramel hardens too much upon cooling, reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave in short bursts until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Use Fleur de Sel for a superior salted caramel flavor profile.

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