Salted Caramel
Salted caramel is a luscious blend of sweet and salty flavors that can elevate any dessert. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, brownies, or enjoying straight from the jar, this delightful treat is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Its rich, buttery texture and warm golden hue will impress your family and friends, making every occasion feel special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings (2 tbsp each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar while stirring constantly until it reaches a deep amber color.
- Carefully whisk in the unsalted butter until fully combined and bubbly.
- Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while continuously whisking until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flaky sea salt to taste.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a glass jar; it will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg