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A jar of Salted Caramel Sauce on a polka dot napkin with a spoon drizzling the sauce into it.

Salted Caramel Sauce

Treat yourself to this decadent Salted Caramel Dessert Sauce ... it's so simple to make and totally irresistible!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 ounces / 113 grams)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add brown sugar and cream. Whisk until smooth.
  • Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in salt and vanilla extract, then remove from heat.
  • Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Be very careful when handling the freshly made sauce. It's hot! Let it cool slightly before using, which will also allow the sauce to thicken.
Make sure to read the info before the recipe card for tips and step-by-step photos, ideas for using the sauce, storage info, and so much more!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal
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