Best 6 Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Homemade salted caramel sauce has a velvety, smooth texture, a rich, buttery flavor, and a touch of saltiness that enhances the sweetness of the caramel. It's surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. Whether you're drizzling it over ice cream, using it as a dip for apples or pretzels, or adding it to your favorite desserts, this homemade salted caramel sauce will be sure to impress your friends and family. With a few variations, you can make a variety of delicious flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or peanut butter.

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

HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is an easy and yummy salted caramel sauce. Perfect for topping any dessert.

Provided by dawnbahrenfuss

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

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Steps:

  • Pour sugar and water into a small saucepan; swirl gently to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side. Increase heat to high and boil until sugar turns amber, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Add butter and salt, stirring to combine. Pour caramel into a glass container; let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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It may be blasphemy to say that hot fudge isn't the ultimate warm ice cream topping, but after tasting this amazing salted caramel sauce, that's exactly what I'm suggesting.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter, cut into slices
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 pinch sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until sugar begins to melt. Continue stirring until the sugar melts completely, begins to darken and all the chunks are dissolved, about 10 minutes. Stop stirring and continue to cook until the sugar begins to smoke and turns a dark shade of amber, 3 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and wait 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in butter until melted and combined. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cream, taking care because it can bubble over. Sprinkle in salt and stir to combine. Transfer sauce to a jar and cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

BOBBY FLAY'S SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Make a batch of this sauce before guests come to dinner, keep it warm in the oven while they eat, then spoon it over vanilla ice cream for dessert: That's a win. Or make it in the morning and pair it with pancakes. Mr. Flay, the voluble chef and television star, pairs it with double-chocolate pancakes. That is a very serious business.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     breakfast, brunch, sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup cold water and stir to combine. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar has turned a deep amber hue, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm the cream in a small saucepan. When the caramel is ready, slowly whisk in the warm cream and continue simmering the mixture until it is smooth, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then whisk in the butter, and then the salt, to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 463, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 22 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 44m

Yield 1 1/2 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon gray sea salt, crushed or kosher salt
Salted Caramel Variations, recipes follow
1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, without stirring. If necessary, use a wet pastry brush to wash down any crystals on the side of the pan. Boil until the syrup is a deep amber color, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sugar from the heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. Stir in the unsalted butter, and salt. Transfer the caramel to a dish and cool.
  • Uses for Salted Caramel Sauce: Salted Caramel Dip with Harvest Apples: Package the sauce with seasonal apples for making caramel apples or simply dip the apple slices into the caramel sauce. Carmelitas: Attach a recipe for a classic carmelitas recipe to the jarred caramel sauce suggesting using the sauce in the recipe. Salted Caramel Milkshake: Add the salted caramel sauce to basic vanilla milkshake recipe, recipe follows.
  • Salted Caramel Milkshake: Combine the ice cream, milk, and caramel sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Rich and delicious, this salted caramel sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one. I like to make a big batch and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. -Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract.

Nutrition Facts :

OVEN SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Heavenly salted caramel sauce is only 20 minutes away. The best part is that you barely have to lift a finger.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
1 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly grease a square enamel baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Scatter the brown sugar to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Top the sugar with the butter cubes, spreading evenly. Then pour over the heavy cream.
  • Bake for 10 minutes undisturbed. Remove from the oven and whisk. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool 3 minutes, then whisk in the vanilla and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1691.2, Fat 90.1, SaturatedFat 56.6, Cholesterol 285.1, Sodium 2439.7, Carbohydrate 220.8, Sugar 215.2, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chocolate. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate can all be used to make salted caramel sauce.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more sugar.
  • If you want a saltier sauce, add more salt.
  • Store the salted caramel sauce in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can use salted caramel sauce on ice cream, cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

Conclusion:

Salted caramel sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you'll be able to make this sauce in no time. So next time you're looking for a special treat, try making salted caramel sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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