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Simple Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

A small white ramekin filled with thick, glossy homemade caramel sauce, dripping down the side.
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You can make rich, buttery salted caramel sauce at home quickly. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or enjoying as a sweet and salty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir initially.
  2. Allow the sugar to melt around the edges. Once it starts melting, gently stir the sugar with a heatproof spatula until all the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully add the butter pieces one at a time, stirring constantly until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
  4. Slowly pour in the warm heavy cream while stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the pan to low heat and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
  7. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using. It will thicken as it cools. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Warm the heavy cream slightly before adding it to the melted sugar and butter. This helps prevent the caramel from seizing or hardening too quickly.
  • If the caramel seizes (becomes hard or grainy) after adding the cream, return the pan to very low heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves back into the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce before adding all the salt; adjust the amount based on your preference for sweet and salty treats.

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