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Simple Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

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Make rich, buttery salted caramel sauce from scratch. This easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over desserts or using as a versatile topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir initially.
  2. Allow the sugar to melt without stirring until it begins to liquefy around the edges. Gently swirl the pan occasionally to help the sugar melt evenly.
  3. Continue heating until all the sugar is melted and has turned a deep amber color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully add the butter pieces one at a time, whisking constantly until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
  5. Slowly pour in the warm heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue whisking until smooth.
  6. Return the pan to low heat and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
  8. Let the sauce cool slightly before using. It will thicken as it cools. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Warm the heavy cream slightly before adding it to the melted sugar to prevent the caramel from seizing or hardening too quickly.
  • If the caramel hardens after adding the cream, return the pan to low heat and stir gently until it melts back into a smooth sauce.
  • This sauce is excellent as a caramel topping for ice cream, apples, or coffee drinks.

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