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Salted Caramel Sauce

Sea Salt Caramel Sauce in Glass Jar with Bamboo Spoon
Make this quick and easy salted caramel sauce with only 4 simple ingredients. Drizzle over ice cream, apple pie, bread pudding, lattes and more. Rich, creamy and so delicious!
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ¼ cup salted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup whipping cream or heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Add brown sugar to a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until it starts to break down into very fine granules.
  • Add butter and stir until completely melted and bubbly (about 2 minutes).
  • Slowly pour in cream until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly. (Use caution while heating. The hot bubbly mixture can splatter, especially while adding the cream.)
  • Remove from heat and add salt. Best served warm.

Notes

  • Want a thicker caramel? Cut back on the amount of cream by about 2 tablespoons.
  • Can I use unsalted butter? Yes! Increase amount of sea salt to your taste.
  • Can I use golden sugar? For sure! However, brown sugar contains more molasses, which helps to create a stronger caramel flavour.
  • Can I double the batch? You bet! Simply double the ingredient measurements. It will take a few minutes longer to prepare.
  • How do I store salted caramel sauce? Cool, then transfer to a glass jar. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • How do I reheat? Add to a small saucepan over medium heat and stir continually until desired temperature is reached. Or, transfer to microwave-safe bowl and heat for 15 seconds at a time, stirring between.