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Perfect Salted Caramel Sauce!

Perfect Salted Caramel Sauce!

Salted caramel sauce: Make this easy homemade recipe in minutes! Perfect for drizzling on desserts, with a rich sweet and salty flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (120ml) 35% heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) water
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) light corn syrup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Gently warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a separate saucepan, combine water and corn syrup, then pour the granulated sugar over it.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture bubbles into a clear syrup.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 6-8 minutes until the syrup turns a deep amber color.
  5. Carefully remove the pan from heat and slowly whisk in the warm cream until smooth.
  6. Whisk in salt, butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  7. Pour the caramel sauce into a clean bowl or jar and let it cool completely before refrigerating.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.