Easy Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

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4.5

112 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    10 -12

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

This Easy Homemade Butterscotch Sauce blends cream, butter, dark brown sugar, and a touch of salt to create a smooth, rich topping. The sauce is gently cooked to dissolve the sugar without boiling, then simmered briefly to develop flavor before finishing with vanilla. It serves well warm over desserts or as a sweet addition to breakfasts.

Description

Easy Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe combines cream, butter, dark brown sugar, salt, and optional vanilla extract to create a classic dessert topping. The ingredients are cooked gently over low heat to dissolve the sugar, followed by a short simmer to meld the flavors without reaching a boil. After removing from heat, salt and vanilla are whisked in, enhancing the sauce's depth and richness. This butterscotch sauce has a smooth, creamy texture and a balanced sweetness with buttery undertones, suitable for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or other desserts.

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Ingredients

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  • cup cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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