Description
A rich and decadent salted caramel sauce made with simple ingredients, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert to add a luscious, sweet-and-salty flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and butter: Place 1 cup of granulated sugar and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Melt and caramelize: Stir constantly until the sugar melts completely and the mixture turns a deep amber color, which indicates proper caramelization.
- Add cream carefully: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream while stirring continuously to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth sauce.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt until well incorporated.
- Cool slightly: Allow the caramel sauce to cool a little before serving to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm salted caramel sauce over ice cream, cakes, or your favorite desserts.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Stirring constantly is key to avoid burning the sugar.
- Pour the cream slowly and carefully as the mixture will bubble up.
- Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and warm gently before use.
- This sauce keeps well for about 2 weeks refrigerated.
