Ingredients for Salted Caramel Butter Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Whipping Cream
- Salted Butter
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How to Make Salted Caramel Butter Sauce
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, add the granulated sugar. Avoid stirring.
- Cook the sugar, swirling the pan occasionally, until it completely melts and turns a rich amber caramel color. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- If any sugar crystals remain unmelted on the sides of the pan, carefully swirl the pan to incorporate them into the melting caramel. Use caution as the caramel will be very hot.
- Once the caramel is a deep amber color, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Carefully pour 1-2 tablespoons of cold water into the pan (be cautious of splatter!) to stop the cooking process.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously. (Caution: Hot caramel and cream will create steam.)
- Continue whisking until the caramel is completely dissolved and smooth. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the unsalted butter and sea salt until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Drizzle generously over your favorite desserts and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
52g
Carbs
6g
