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salted caramel sauce dripping off of spoon

Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

If you want a salty sweet combination in a dessert sauce to drizzle on desserts then this EASY homemade salted caramel sauce is for you!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salted caramel sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 145kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon fleur de sel*

Instructions

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, swirling the saucepan gently, but not stirring. Simmer until the mixture is syrupy and a deep caramel color, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove the mixture from heat and whisk in the butter and cream, being mindful that the mixture will spit and sizzle, so be careful. Whisky vigorously until it reaches a smooth, sticky consistency. Finally, whisk in the vanilla and fleur de sel. Set aside to cool.
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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.03mg