Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Learn the basics of how to make the most incredible homemade salted caramel sauce with this step by step tutorial. Makes a great gift!
Course:
Dessert, Topping
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
caramel sauce, homemade caramel sauce, homemade salted caramel sauce, salted caramel sauce
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 172 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (up to 1 teaspoon can be used, if you like a more pronounced salty taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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In a small pot, gently heat the cream, butter, and salt until the butter has melted and the salt has completely dissolved.
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Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
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In a larger pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water.
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Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pot occasionally to distribute the heat evenly.
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Continue to boil the sugar mixture until the bubbles begin to get smaller and it becomes amber-colored.
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Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly to avoid lumps or crystals.
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Immediately transfer the hot mixture to a heat-safe vessel and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 228mg10%
Potassium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 328IU7%
Calcium 10mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.