Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
This buttery, rich salted caramel sauce is perfect for drizzling over your favorite desserts or sneaking by the spoonful. It's a lot easier to make than you think! I'll teach you the best technique to achieve a creamy, smooth texture every single time.
Servings: 1 1 ½ cup jar
Calories: 2181kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt such as fleur de sel or sel gris
Instructions
- Place the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let it sit undisturbed at first, then gently swirl the pan occasionally as the sugar begins to melt.
- Once melting starts, use a wooden spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to carefully move the sugar around—avoid stirring too vigorously, as this can cause the sugar to clump.
- When most of the sugar has melted, give it a gentle but thorough stir to help dissolve any remaining lumps.
- Turn off the heat and carefully whisk in the butter until fully melted. Then slowly add the cream and salt, whisking continuously. Be cautious—the caramel will bubble up rapidly during this step. Continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth.
- For a deeper, more intense flavor, you can return the pan to the heat for 1–3 minutes, or until the caramel darkens by 1–2 shades.
- Let the caramel cool slightly, then pour it into a jar or heatproof container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Notes
- Let the sugar melt naturally with minimal stirring at the beginning to avoid crystallization.
- If the sauce turns out too thin, return it to the heat for 1–2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
- Use medium-low heat and a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Always measure ingredients precisely. Too much or too little of anything (especially the amount of salt) can throw off the balance.
- Add a couple of drops of lemon juice to avoid further crystallization.
Nutrition
Calories: 2181kcal | Carbohydrates: 206g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 155g | Saturated Fat: 98g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 450mg | Sodium: 2932mg | Potassium: 251mg | Sugar: 207g | Vitamin A: 5598IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 0.4mg
