Butterscotch Rum Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Butterscotch Rum Sauce, the perfect complement to your favorite desserts! Drizzle it over pound cake, angel food cake, or fresh strawberries for an irresistible taste sensation. This rich and creamy sauce is also amazing poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this recipe will become your new go-to for special occasions or a simple weeknight treat.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1592.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Rum Sauce

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How to Make Butterscotch Rum Sauce

  1. In a medium-heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup dark rum and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

1011g

Fat

111g

Carbs

111g