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salted caramel sauce
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Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

A simple and addicting caramel sauce, ready in just under 10 minutes.
Cook Time1 hour 9 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add brown sugar and butter to a small saucepan.
  • Mix over low heat until the butter melts and blends with the brown sugar, approximately two minutes.
  • Whisk in half and half and continue to cook over medium heat for five additional minutes while whisking constantly.
  • Add vanilla and salt and whisk for two more minutes.
  • Cool before transferring to an 8 oz jar.

Notes

  • Caramel Sauce can be made in various ways. The liquids used include water, heavy cream, half and half, milk, evaporated milk, or a combination of some of these.
  • Sweeteners include brown sugar or white granulated sugar.
  • Salt may or may not be added.
  • Cornstarch is sometimes used as a thickening agent.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 26mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 10g