Butterscotch Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with the velvety richness of homemade Butterscotch Sauce, a decadent topping that's ready in just 15 minutes! Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, this luxurious sauce boasts a smooth, deep caramel flavor with just a pinch of salt to enhance its buttery sweetness. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or freshly baked pies, this versatile treat doubles as a gourmet addition to coffee or milkshakes. With its easy preparation and irresistible flavor, this Butterscotch Sauce will quickly become your go-to dessert enhancer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Dark brown sugar
- 240 ml Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the dark brown sugar and stir using a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon until the sugar combines with the butter and begins to dissolve.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble up slightly.
Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches a smooth and silky consistency. This should take about 4–5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until both are fully incorporated.
Let the butterscotch sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.9 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.5 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 742 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
