Salted Caramel Sauce
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
48 Tablespoons
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Calories
55 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Salted Caramel Sauce
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Looking for a delicious and easy way to make salted caramel at home? Look no further! This recipe only requires 4 ingredients and can be made in minutes. The rich, smooth caramel is perfectly balanced with a hint of salt, making it the perfect topping for ice cream, cheesecake, apples, or anything else you can think of.
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Ingredients
- 1-¼ cups granulated sugar or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup , optional
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 5 pieces
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Fleur de Sel Salt , or sea salt , depending on the level of saltiness you desire
Instructions
Granulated Sugar Caramel Sauce:
- Place the heavy cream in a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Keep warm over very low heat. Prepare an ice water bath; set aside. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Stop stirring and continue to cook until golden caramel. Remove from heat and shock the saucepan in the ice bath to stop cooking. Remove from the ice bath and stir in the butter, salt, and vanilla. Carefully stir in the hot cream, mixing until fully blended. Let cool. The sauce is ready to be used or served or may be covered and stored in the refrigerator for later use. Note: The caramel sauce will thicken as it cools.
Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, cream, light corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Note: Let the sauce cool slightly before using, or store it in the fridge for later use.
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Notes
- How to Store & Reheat
- How Make-Ahead
- Salted caramel sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To reheat the sauce, microwave it for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until it reaches the desired consistency.
- How to Freeze
- Freezing salted caramel sauce is not recommended, as it can result in changes in texture and consistency upon thawing.
- To store: Salted caramel sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To reheat: Place it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on low heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until warm and smooth. Alternatively, reheat it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until warm. Remember to be careful not to overheat or burn the sauce, which may affect its texture and taste.
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