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Salted Caramel Sauce

The best homemade salted caramel sauce you will ever taste. When I tell you this recipe is one for the food Gods it truly is. The caramel sauce is so rich and filled with amazing flavor. Talking about a sweet treat! Well, let me stop babbling and make this homemade caramel recipe!
 
salted caramel sauce
Servings: 6 people
Calories 1629
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 Cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Salt To your liking

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and turns into a golden brown liquid.
    1 Cup Granulated sugar
  • Once the sugar has completely melted and turned into caramel, reduce the heat to low.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble up.
    1 Cup Heavy cream
  • Stir in the unsalted butter until it melts and combines with the caramel.
    1/4 Cup Unsalted butter
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt (if using). Mix until well incorporated.
    1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, Salt
  • Allow the caramel sauce to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a jar or container.
  • The caramel sauce will thicken as it cools. Once it has reached your desired consistency, it is ready to be used.
  • You can store the caramel sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American