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Golden Butterscotch Sauce - Butterscotch sauce: make this rich, gooey, homemade sauce in 15 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over desserts. Simple ingredients, in

Golden Butterscotch Sauce

Butterscotch sauce: make this rich, gooey, homemade sauce in 15 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over desserts. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark liquor (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the sugar, salt, and cream; stir until combined and bring to a simmer.
  3. Let the mixture cook at a bubbling simmer for three minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before stirring in the vanilla and liquor.
  5. Pour into a glass container, avoiding scraping the sides of the pan.
  6. Serve warm and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Notes

- Use dark brown sugar for a richer, deeper caramel flavor.
- Don't stir during the 3-minute simmer to prevent crystallization.
- Cool slightly before adding vanilla and liquor to preserve their flavors.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Reheat gently over low heat, stirring constantly.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.