5 from 21 votes
Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
This Sea Salt Caramel Sauce combines butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup cooked to a smooth, thick consistency, then finished with vanilla and salt. The salt balances the sweetness, creating a rich sauce with a creamy texture ideal for drizzling over desserts or using as a dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
480 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter salted
- 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and add in the brown sugar.
- Using a whisk or rubber spatula, stir all ingredients over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Scrape the sides and bottom regularly.
- Let the sauce simmer until the temperature reaches 200-205 degrees. We want to simmer the sauce long enough to eliminate granulation, but not to reach the soft ball stage.
- Once the sauce has reached the desired temperature, remove from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla and salt until everything is well combined.
- Let the sauce cool, then pour it into jars for storage.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 2 to 2 1/2 cups of caramel sauce.
- The sauce works well as a dip, dessert topping, or filling.
- Maintain steady stirring during cooking to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Allow sauce to cool before transferring to storage jars to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8ounces
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
183mg
(4%)
Sugar
80g
(160%)
Vitamin A
561IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 80g | 160% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.