Easy Salted Caramel Sauce
One pan and 15 minutes to make this delicious homemade salted caramel sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a medium to large heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add butter, and let melt.
- Bring mixture to a boil and continue cooking without stirring. The mixture will turn a golden amber color after about 7-9 minutes. This happens quickly, so do not leave the kitchen! Once the caramel reaches this color, remove from heat.
- Carefully add the whipping cream to the pan. The mixture will bubble up quite a bit. Using a long handle whisk, carefully whisk until smooth. Add vanilla and salt and whisk again. The mixture will thicken as it cools. Store in a glass container, in the fridge for 1-2 weeks covered.
Notes
- Make sure to use a large enough pan to make caramel! Once the cream is added, the mixture grows quite a bit in the pan and will overflow if the pan is too small.
- A small Mason jar or other heat proof glass works well for storage.