Salted Caramel Recipe

French · Condiment · 20 min total

This rich, buttery salted caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or stirring into coffee. Easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Sugar will clump and then melt into an amber-colored liquid.
2. Once sugar is completely melted and deep amber (about 350°F on a candy thermometer), immediately add the butter. Be careful as mixture will bubble vigorously. Whisk until butter is melted.
3. Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue to whisk until smooth and all cream is incorporated.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the flaky sea salt. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a glass jar or container. Cool completely before covering. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
5. To serve, warm slightly if needed and drizzle over desired dish.

Tips

• For a deeper flavor, use light brown sugar instead of granulated.
• Store in the refrigerator; reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• If caramel crystallizes, add a splash of water and reheat gently while stirring.

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