5.0 from 51 votes
Easy Salted Caramel Sauce
Makes 1 ¼ cup salted caramel sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings (2 Tbsp each)
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 8-10 pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon finely crushed sea salt (or substitute ¼ heaping teaspoon table salt)
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream and corn syrup in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir frequently until butter is completely melted.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir constantly until mixture comes to a full boil.
- Boil for two minutes (use a timer) stirring constantly and then remove mixture from heat.
- Continue to stir so that the caramel doesn't burn and add in your sea salt. Stir until the bubbling stops and the mixture is smooth.
- Allow caramel to cool for 5 minutes, then add vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Allow caramel to cool for about 20-30 minutes, it's best served when still warm, but you can store it in your refrigerator in a heatproof container and reheat as needed. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Allow caramel to cool completely then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one week. I recommend reheating the caramel before using.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (2 Tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.