Description
Salted caramel sauce strikes a perfect balance between sweet and salty, creamy and buttery. It’s a decadent and versatile topping that transforms everyday treats into gourmet delights.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 to 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
Optional: 1 tsp vanilla bean
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt granulated sugar evenly, stirring constantly.
2. Once melted and amber-colored, carefully add butter (it will bubble).
3. Stir until fully incorporated, then slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring.
4. Boil the mixture for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
5. Add sea salt and optional vanilla bean; stir to combine.
6. Cool for 20–30 minutes before storing or serving.
Notes
Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Swap in brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Strain sauce for extra smooth texture.
Refrigerate up to 2 weeks in a glass jar.
Try it on desserts or even savory dishes like roasted beef.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salted caramel, dessert sauce, easy caramel