Rich Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, rich perfection of this homemade butterscotch sauce! Wonderful drizzled over cakes, ice cream, or even your morning pancakes. This easy recipe takes just minutes to make and can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it the perfect make-ahead dessert topping. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 1162.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rich Butterscotch Sauce

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How to Make Rich Butterscotch Sauce

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) water, 1/4 cup (60ml) butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Stir over medium-low heat until both sugars are completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. This takes about 3-5 minutes. Do not rush this step!
  3. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling, without stirring, until the sauce reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer, or until large bubbles break on the surface and a small amount dropped from a spoon forms a soft ball. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
  5. Carefully whisk in 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

506g

Fat

177g

Carbs

56g