Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
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Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
Description
The Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipe starts by gently heating butter, cream, and brown sugar together to dissolve sugar fully. The simmering step softens and thickens the mixture, developing the characteristic butterscotch richness. Adding vanilla extract and a touch of coarse salt at the end balances sweetness and deepens flavor complexity.
The sauce pours easily when warm and thickens upon refrigeration but remains pourable for many dessert uses like drizzling on ice cream, cakes, or puddings. It showcases the caramelized notes of brown sugar married with creamy butter and vanilla warmth.
Storing the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge can keep it fresh for several weeks. Gently reheating before serving restores its fluidity. Alternative sweeteners like Truvia brown sugar can be used by consulting substitution guides for sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (2oz/57g) butter
- 1/2 cup (4floz/115ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (3oz/85g) brown sugar (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt large flake
Notes
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore pourable consistency without breaking.
- For reduced sugar versions, refer to substitution charts to replace brown sugar with Truvia Brown Sugar.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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