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Salted Caramel Sauce

A rich and buttery salted caramel sauce, perfect for drizzling over desserts or enjoying straight from the jar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Once the sugar begins to melt, stop stirring and let it cook until it turns a golden amber color.
  • Add the cubed butter and stir until completely melted.
  • Carefully pour in the heavy cream; it will bubble up.
  • Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.
  • Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a jar.
  • Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Reheat gently before serving if it thickens too much.
  • Enjoy your homemade salted caramel sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSugar: 6g
Keyword salted caramel, dessert sauce, homemade caramel, sweet and salty
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