Salted Caramel Butter Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with the luxurious decadence of homemade Salted Caramel Butter Sauce—a silky, golden blend of granulated sugar, creamy unsalted butter, and rich heavy cream, perfectly balanced with a touch of sea salt and fragrant vanilla. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, is the ultimate topping for desserts like ice cream, pancakes, brownies, or even your morning latte. Watch as the sugar transforms into an amber-hued caramel before combining with butter and cream for a lusciously smooth texture. The finishing hint of sea salt elevates the sweetness, creating an irresistible balance of flavors. Make this irresistibly rich and versatile sauce your go-to for adding a gourmet touch to any treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 85 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the granulated sugar and heat over medium heat.
Allow the sugar to melt, stirring occasionally with a heat-resistant spatula or whisk to ensure it doesn't burn. The sugar will first clump and then gradually melt into a golden-brown liquid.
Once the sugar is fully melted and amber in color, carefully add the unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the butter is fully incorporated. This process will cause some bubbling, so exercise caution.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, continuing to stir the mixture. The sauce will bubble vigorously, so pour the cream in a gradual stream to avoid splattering.
Cook the mixture for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a heatproof jar or container.
The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.9 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2377 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*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.
