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Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

4.1 from 64 reviews

This homemade salted caramel sauce recipe creates a rich, smooth, and flavorful sauce perfect for drizzling over desserts like apples, brownies, cheesecake, or adding to coffee. Made with simple ingredients including granulated sugar, butter, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 56 g unsalted butter, room temperature (¼ cup)
  • 130 g heavy whipping cream, room temperature (5 oz.)
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt the sugar: Add the granulated sugar to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar starts to melt, then stir constantly until the sugar is fully melted and turns a deep amber color, which indicates caramelization.
  2. Add the butter: Carefully add the unsalted butter to the caramelized sugar and whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Incorporate heavy cream: Remove the saucepan from heat. Slowly whisk in the heavy whipping cream until fully incorporated, creating a creamy caramel sauce.
  4. Season and flavor: Whisk in the salt and vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the caramel sauce.
  5. Cool and store: Allow the sauce to cool down in the refrigerator to thicken before serving. Enjoy it drizzled over your favorite desserts or by the spoonful.

Notes

  • Store any leftover caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • For best results, use room temperature butter and cream.
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools, so adjust consistency by reheating gently if needed before use.

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