Best 11 Thick Butterscotch Sauce Recipes

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Butterscotch sauce, with its rich, buttery flavor and smooth, thick texture, is a delectable topping that can elevate any dessert or sweet dish. Whether you prefer a classic butterscotch sauce, a salted caramel variation, or a boozy butterscotch sauce infused with your favorite spirit, there's a perfect recipe out there to satisfy your craving. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for thick butterscotch sauce, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your sauce turns out perfectly.

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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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.

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

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Make your own sundae topping or sweet dipping sauce! You'll remember this rich and buttery flavor long after you've eaten it. This easy homemade sauce tastes amazing on ice cream, cheesecake or bread pudding.

Provided by Stacie

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Add sugar, brown sugar, butter, whipping cream, corn syrup and salt to a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until butter is melted.
  • Increase heat to medium, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in vanilla extract. Serve over ice cream, cheesecake or bread pudding or whatever you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 39.5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13.3 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8.3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/8 cup, Sodium 9.9 milligrams sodium, Sugar 22.3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4.4 grams unsaturated fat

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

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).

HOT BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Make and share this Hot Butterscotch Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Dunbar Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 1/2 ounces butter
1/8 pint evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Melt all the ingredients slowly (apart from the evaporated milk).
  • Once melted add the evaporated milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately once cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 47.9, Carbohydrate 18.8, Sugar 15.1, Protein 0.6

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Make and share this Butterscotch Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved; boil syrup, without stirring, until it registers 280F on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in cream, vanilla, lemon juice and salt, stirring until smooth; sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Can be kept for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1430.3, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 42.4, Cholesterol 213.8, Sodium 499.9, Carbohydrate 212.9, Sugar 176.7, Protein 2.2

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dark-brown sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and vanilla bean over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in cream, and remove from heat. Add salt and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Store refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week. Reheat, in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, before using.

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 high-quality butter: The better the butter, the better the sauce. Look for unsalted butter with at least 82% butterfat.
  • Cook the butter and sugar together until golden brown: This will give the sauce a rich, caramelized flavor.
  • Use heavy cream or half-and-half: This will make the sauce thick and creamy.
  • Add a little bit of salt: This will help to balance out the sweetness of the sauce.
  • Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the sauce: This will help you to avoid overcooking the sauce.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to top desserts, ice cream, or even pancakes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With these tips, you're sure to make a perfect batch of butterscotch sauce every time.

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