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Get the Recipe 15-Minute Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Indulge in this creamy, smooth Bourbon Caramel Sauce. Drizzle it over ice cream, pecan pie, or stir it in your coffee. There are endless ways to enjoy this sweet, slightly-salty, deep, rich caramel.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 1/2 cup heavy cream microwaved for 20–30 seconds
  • 4 4 Tablespoon butter cubed
  • 2 1/2 2 1/2 Tablespoon bourbon or whiskey of choice
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar and water until combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Swirl the pan approximately every 30 seconds to prevent burning, but you do not need to stir. Do so for approximately 12-15 minutes, until the caramel reaches a deep golden amber color. 
  3. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the lukewarm heavy cream; be careful as it will bubble up, just continue to whisk!
  4. Add butter, bourbon, vanilla extract, and sea salt, if using. Stir to combine, as the butter melts in. 
  5. Let cool slightly and transfer to a heat-proof glass jar. The caramel will thicken as it cools. Store in the air-tight jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • To reheat: Place in the microwave and heat in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until the desired texture is reached.
  • This recipe makes approximately 8 oz (1 cup) of sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2TBSP Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 2TBSP
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 231IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.