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salted caramel sauce dripping off of spoon
Servings: 12

Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

5 from 3 votes
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!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salted caramel sauce