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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

Make a delicious homemade salted caramel sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts and impressing your holiday guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces and at room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp. sea salt (or to taste)

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass jar
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in granulated sugar and set the heat to medium, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until the sugar caramelizes.
  2. Once the sugar reaches a deep caramel color, remove it from heat and whisk in the butter until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until the sauce is creamy and combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the sea salt, adjusting to taste, and mix until well combined.
  5. Transfer the caramel sauce to a glass jar and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before sealing.

Notes

This homemade salted caramel sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Warm it in the microwave for a few seconds to restore its silky consistency.