Best 12 Homemade Butterscotch Sauce Recipes

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Homemade butterscotch sauce is an easy-to-make topping that can elevate the flavor of a variety of desserts, from ice cream to cakes to pancakes. It's made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in less than 30 minutes. Whether you're looking for a classic butterscotch sauce recipe or something with a bit of a twist, you're sure to find the perfect one in this article.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Take ice cream sundaes to the next level with a recipe for quick and easy homemade butterscotch sauce made with just five simple ingredients.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon large-flake salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan (not non-stick) over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar, salt and heavy cream and stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until it's well blended. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping down the sides occasionally, and boil it for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer the butterscotch sauce to a container to cool. (See Kelly's Notes.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1241 kcal, Carbohydrate 111 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 89 g, SaturatedFat 56 g, Cholesterol 283 mg, Sodium 2408 mg, Sugar 107 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Whip up this quick toffee sauce to accompany the pudding of your choice - sticky, sweet and sumptuous

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

100g caster sugar
25g butter
300ml pot double cream

Steps:

  • Dissolve the caster sugar with 3 tbsp water over a low heat. Bring to the boil but don't stir at all. When the sugar is a dark golden caramel, whisk in butter. Remove from the heat and stir in double cream.

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE II



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The best butterscotch sauce in the world. Best served over ice cream in a puffed pastry shell!

Provided by JRUFF34

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter. Warm over low heat until smooth and butter is melted. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 59.6 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

QUICK BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Try adding a pinch of salt (or more to taste) right after the sauce has been removed from the heat. The salt offsets the sweetness of the caramelized sugar, creating a nice depth of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup light-brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cream, milk, and cornstarch; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milk mixture; bring to a boil. Boil 30 seconds; remove from heat. Cool slightly before serving, or store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Before serving, reheat in a saucepan; thin, if necessary, by adding up to 2 tablespoons cream.

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield about 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and 3/4 cup of the cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, over medium heat. Turn the heat to medium-low. Place a candy thermometer in the pan. Boil the sugar, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 234 degrees F., (the soft ball stage).
  • Remove pan from the heat, and carefully add the remaining cream and vanilla. Cool slightly. Serve the sauce warm.
  • To store the butterscotch sauce, pour it into a heatproof jar. Cover with the lid and refrigerate for up to 2 week. To serve, loosen the cover on the jar and set jar in small pot of simmering water until heated through. Serve.

THICK BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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For the perfect consistency - thick but pourable - serve this sauce slightly warm.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add sugars and corn syrup. Using medium heat, bring mixture to a boil; cook about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; slowly stir in heavy cream. Allow to cool slightly, and serve (or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week, and warm before serving).

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 1/2 cups/375 ml

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup/225 g brown sugar
1/3 cup/70 g butter
1/4 cup/60 ml corn syrup
1/3 cup/75 ml heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Whisk in the cream, vanilla and salt. Use as topping on your favorite dessert or fruit.

EASY BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE RECIPE



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4 ingredients, 5 minutes - our homemade Butterscotch Sauce recipe is easy, quick, and perfect for topping your favorite dessert recipes!

Provided by Isabel Laessig

Categories     Sauce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Tbsp. butter (unsalted)
⅓ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, and ⅓ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes. Once 4 minutes is up, remove from heat and stir in a pinch of sea salt. Let cool before serving, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan mix all the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. This is delicious not only on this pudding but also on just about everything except steak.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 15 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

SUPER SIMPLE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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This sauce was originally for a butterscotch pumpkin cake (Recipe #20459) by Nestle, but it makes a wonderful sauce for any number of baked goodies.

Provided by jeniwan

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/3 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels

Steps:

  • Heat the evaporated milk in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat just to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Add butterscotch morsels; stir until smooth.
  • Return to heat.
  • Stirring constantly, bring mixture just to a boil.
  • Cool to room temperature. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.6, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 189.9, Carbohydrate 84.5, Sugar 76.1, Protein 8.2

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine sugar, syrup, and butter.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Allow to boil, without stirring, for exactly 1 minute; remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine evaporated milk, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir into the slightly cooled sauce.
  • Pour into jars, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Place jar in a pan of warm water to reheat.

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Seligman

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 25m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, not too firmly packed
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or an enameled cast-iron pot, combine butter and sugar over medium heat and cook until sugar has melted completely and mixture has taken on a thick frothy appearance, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Thoroughly whisk in cream. Let cool for 10 minutes, then add vanilla, vinegar and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 45 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use a heavy saucepan: This will help to prevent the sauce from scorching.
  • Stir constantly: This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This will help you to ensure that the sauce reaches the correct temperature.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sauce: Overcooked sauce will be thick and chewy.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before using: This will help to prevent it from being too hot to handle.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to flavor a variety of desserts and dishes. It is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. By following the tips in this article, you can make a perfect batch of butterscotch sauce every time. Whether you are using it to top your favorite ice cream sundae or to add a delicious flavor to your baked goods, butterscotch sauce is sure to please everyone.

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