Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of this Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or enjoying straight from the spoon!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salt Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113ml) water
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (113ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Sugar and Water: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and water.
- Dissolve the Sugar: Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is fully dissolved, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Butter: Stir in butter and boil until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Add Cream Carefully: Remove from heat and slowly add cream, stirring carefully.
- Finish the Sauce: Mix in vanilla extract and sea salt until smooth.
- Cool and Store: Let cool slightly, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Sauce, Homemade Caramel, Dessert Topping
