Microwave Butterscotch Sauce Lighter
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with this Microwave Butterscotch Sauce Lighter, a quick and easy dessert topping that balances indulgence and simplicity. Made with just five pantry staples—brown sugar, unsalted butter, low-fat milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this luscious sauce comes together in under 10 minutes using your microwave. Perfectly smooth with a rich, caramel-like flavor, it’s a lighter twist on classic butterscotch sauce, ideal for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or even stirring into coffee for a sweet upgrade. Whether you're short on time or watching your calories, this homemade sauce delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Milk (low-fat or skim)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and milk. Stir to mix until ingredients are lightly combined.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute.
Carefully remove the bowl and stir well to ensure the sugar has started to dissolve into the liquid.
Return the bowl to the microwave and heat on high for another 1-2 minutes, stopping and stirring at 30-second intervals, until the mixture is bubbling and thickened slightly.
Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Stir well to combine.
Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes, as it will thicken further as it cools.
Drizzle over desserts, stir into coffee, or use as a topping for pancakes or waffles. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently in the microwave before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 203 mg | 4% | |
*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.
