Simple Salted Caramel Sauce
This easy 5-ingredient homemade salted caramel sauce requires no candy thermometer and has a flawless, crystal-free texture every time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sugar
- ¾ cup Water
- 2 ½ tablespoon Corn syrup
- 1 ⅓ cups Heavy cream
- 5 tablespoon Butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
- Turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. From this point on, do not stir the caramel.
- Periodically brush the interior walls of the saucepan with a wet pastry brush to wash away any stray sugar crystals and prevent graininess.
- Watch closely as the syrup bubbles, turns clear, and eventually transitions into a deep amber (the color of a copper penny).
- Remove from heat immediately and carefully whisk in the room-temperature unsalted butter until melted.
- Slowly pour in the room-temperature heavy cream, vanilla extract, and kosher salt while whisking continuously.
- Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature so it thickens into a silky smooth sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream and butter are at room temperature to avoid splattering, seizing, and separation.
- Never stir the caramel while it is boiling to prevent sugar crystallization.
- Use a pastry brush dipped in water to wipe down the sides of the pan during cooking.
- The sauce will look quite runny when first finished, but it will thicken significantly as it cools down to room temperature.
- Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds before using.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 2192kcalCarbohydrates: 300gProtein: 6gFat: 115gSaturated Fat: 73gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 339mgSodium: 1551mgPotassium: 222mgSugar: 301gVitamin A: 4276IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 0.4mg
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