Description
Salted caramel is the ultimate indulgence, combining rich sweetness with a hint of sea salt that creates a flavor experience like no other. This luscious sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or brownies, and it’s simple enough to whip up at home. Once you try this easy recipe, you’ll want to keep a jar on hand for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly until it turns into an amber liquid.
- Reduce heat slightly and whisk in the unsalted butter until fully combined.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt to taste.
- Let cool before transferring to an airtight jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg