I have a sweet tooth…a big one. Some days, I think all my teeth are sweet because my cravings are that strong. One of my absolute favorite things is salted caramel sauce. I love it on ice cream, in desserts…with just about anything sweet.
Caramel sauce is super easy to make and keeps in the fridge for several days too! I made a few tweaks to it to make it into the salty confection I was after!
What You’ll Need:
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 4 Tbsp butter
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 Tbsp vanilla
– 2 tsp kosher salt
Let’s Make It:
1) In a heavy saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium-low heat. After the butter is melted, whisk in brown sugar.
2) Bring mixture to a boil and let simmer for about 5-6 minutes, whisking frequenty.
3) Add in vanilla slowly being carefull as the mixture will bubble. Cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and add stir in salt.
4) Pour the salted caramel sauce into jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. To use, simply warm slightly in the microwave to loosen.
Now, get ready to use this delicious salted caramel sauce on everything! Or, if you are like me, just take a {little} spoonful now and then.
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- In a heavy saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium-low heat. After the butter is melted, whisk in brown sugar.
- Bring mixture to a boil and let simmer for about 5-6 minutes, whisking frequenty.
- Add in vanilla slowly being carefull as the mixture will bubble. Cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and add stir in salt.
- Pour the salted caramel sauce into jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. To use, simply warm slightly in the microwave to loosen.
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Yummy! I love salted caramel!
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I am so addicted to salted caramel. I find that I seek it out in so many sweets now 🙂
This stuff is a serious weakness of mine! So delicious….
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I here you! I am so addicted to this stuff.
Ok… this is crazy.. But with all the “salted caramel” buzz I am ashamed to say I haven’t actually tried it OR made it yet. You have given me inspiration.. gonna try it. Thanks Shannah!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats recently posted…Paleo Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
You should definitely try it! It isn’t for everyone but I so love it. I would definitely make it 🙂
Um Yes please! Thanks for sharing! I will be making this one VERY soon!
Thanks! Let me know how it turns out!
That looks delicious! I am definitely going to have to make this. I may be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. 🙂
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Let me know how you like it! I definitely eat it by the spoonful when no one is looking 🙂
Ooooooo, you a speaky my language!
Stopping by from Pint Sized Baker, pinning this!
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Isn’t caramel sauce just so so good?! I could eat it on practically anything. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mmmmm, this sounds so good!! I’m totally like you, I just take bites of it without anything else! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I came over from Shine on Friday.
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I definitely love just getting little spoonfuls of this stuff from time to time. Thanks so much for clicking over to visit!
Hand over the jar! I’ve got my own spoon! Thanks for linking up at Pint Sized Baker‘s Two Cup Tuesday Party! I’ve pinned this! I hope to see you again on Monday Night!
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Oh my word….I can’t wait to try this. Pinning it now!
Sweet! Be sure to come back and let me know how it turns out. I love hearing feedback 🙂
Oh my word, I need to visit your house, all of your recipes sound sooooo good. Thanks for sharing and also thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
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Thanks! I always find myself giving away most of the food we make to our neighbors 🙂
OMGosh…This looks so divine Shannah! I’d love for you to come link up this and some of your other recipes/ projects at my new party!
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Thanks Christine! I am so in addicted to this stuff…it is ridiculous.
Clicking over now to check out your party 🙂
This is the recipe we’ve been searching for. Husband was shocked to find out that Joy of Cooking didn’t cover a basic caramel sauce. Looks soooooo good. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Yummy! I’m going to try this! Looks easy ! Thanks for sharing. Angela @ HickoryTrail
Thanks! Definitely give it a try…so easy to make.
The recipe doesn’t say when to add the salt? Add with the vanilla or the brown sugar? Thanks.
Oh goodness, I am so sorry about that! After I stir in the vanilla and let it cook for a minute, I remove it from the heat and stir in the salt. I updated the recipe to reflect this.
This is delicious and oh, so easy! Since I was making it for a cake recipe, I cut back on the salt. However, next time I make this syrup, I will try the full salt amount. THANKS!
So glad it turned out well for you. I love the flavor the salt adds.
I just made this – so easy! It’s still cooling down, but I’ve eaten a couple of tablespoons of it already. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Sounds fantastic. I have a big sweet tooth (or ten) too! And caramel is my favorite on ice cream! Pinning.
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for the butter, would it be unsalted because of the kosher salt, or would it be salted butter?
I typically only buy unsalted butter so I used that. You could use salted butter if that was what you had and just reduce the kosher salt a little bit {maybe by a pinch since salted butter isn’t really that salty}.