This Salted Caramel Sauce cooks in 10 minutes with 5 ingredients, no candy thermometer needed—rich, velvety, and perfect for ice cream and more.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz/ 60 ml) water
- ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) heavy cream , at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (3 oz/85 g) butter , cold and cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a small heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, add the sugar and water and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Don't let it simmer at this stage.
- Once the sugar has dissolved turn up the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do NOT stir the caramel once it comes to a simmer as it can crystalize.
- Simmer steadily until you reach a deep amber-colored caramel, 8 -10 minutes. Be careful not to leave the pot unattended while it simmers.
- Carefully whisk in the butter, this mixture will bubble up rapidly. Then add the cream and continue whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt. Allow the caramel to cool completely before using.
- Re-heat in the microwave or in a sauce pan and enjoy. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 4 months.
Can You Really Make Salted Caramel with Just 5 Ingredients?
