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Salted Caramel Sauce

April 23, 2013 By Shannah 36 Comments

I have a sweet tooth…a big one.  Some days, I think all my teeth are sweet because my cravings are that strong.  One of my absolute favorite things is salted caramel sauce.  I love it on ice cream, in desserts…with just about anything sweet.
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Caramel sauce is super easy to make and keeps in the fridge for several days too!  I made a few tweaks to it to make it into the salty confection I was after!

What You’ll Need:
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– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 4 Tbsp butter
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 Tbsp vanilla
– 2 tsp kosher salt

Let’s Make It:
1)  In a heavy saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium-low heat.  After the butter is melted, whisk in brown sugar.
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2)  Bring mixture to a boil and let simmer for about 5-6 minutes, whisking frequenty.
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3)  Add in vanilla slowly being carefull as the mixture will bubble.  Cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and add stir in salt.
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4)  Pour the salted caramel sauce into jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.  To use, simply warm slightly in the microwave to loosen.

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Now, get ready to use this delicious salted caramel sauce on everything! Or, if you are like me, just take a {little} spoonful now and then.

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Salted Caramel Sauce
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a heavy saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium-low heat. After the butter is melted, whisk in brown sugar.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil and let simmer for about 5-6 minutes, whisking frequenty.
  3. Add in vanilla slowly being carefull as the mixture will bubble. Cook an additional minute. Remove from heat and add stir in salt.
  4. Pour the salted caramel sauce into jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use. To use, simply warm slightly in the microwave to loosen.
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Comments

  1. paroladilaura says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:02 am

    thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks so much for coming by!

      Reply
  2. Jeni says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Yummy! I love salted caramel!
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    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      I am so addicted to salted caramel. I find that I seek it out in so many sweets now 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:13 am

    This stuff is a serious weakness of mine! So delicious….
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    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 24, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      I here you! I am so addicted to this stuff.

      Reply
  4. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Ok… this is crazy.. But with all the “salted caramel” buzz I am ashamed to say I haven’t actually tried it OR made it yet. You have given me inspiration.. gonna try it. Thanks Shannah!
    Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats recently posted…Paleo Avocado Tzatziki SauceMy Profile

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 24, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      You should definitely try it! It isn’t for everyone but I so love it. I would definitely make it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Meredith {A TIPical Day} says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Um Yes please! Thanks for sharing! I will be making this one VERY soon!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 26, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Thanks! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    That looks delicious! I am definitely going to have to make this. I may be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. 🙂
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    • Shannah says

      April 26, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Let me know how you like it! I definitely eat it by the spoonful when no one is looking 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Ooooooo, you a speaky my language!
    Stopping by from Pint Sized Baker, pinning this!
    Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such recently posted…Confetti Pasta and Beans & #crazybirdMy Profile

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      April 26, 2013 at 7:13 am

      Isn’t caramel sauce just so so good?! I could eat it on practically anything. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Megan says

    April 27, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Mmmmm, this sounds so good!! I’m totally like you, I just take bites of it without anything else! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I came over from Shine on Friday.
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    • Shannah says

      April 27, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      I definitely love just getting little spoonfuls of this stuff from time to time. Thanks so much for clicking over to visit!

      Reply
  9. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Hand over the jar! I’ve got my own spoon! Thanks for linking up at Pint Sized Baker‘s Two Cup Tuesday Party! I’ve pinned this! I hope to see you again on Monday Night!
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  10. Kim says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Oh my word….I can’t wait to try this. Pinning it now!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      May 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Sweet! Be sure to come back and let me know how it turns out. I love hearing feedback 🙂

      Reply
  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    April 30, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Oh my word, I need to visit your house, all of your recipes sound sooooo good. Thanks for sharing and also thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty
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    Reply
    • Shannah says

      May 1, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Thanks! I always find myself giving away most of the food we make to our neighbors 🙂

      Reply
  12. Christine at First Home Love Life says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    OMGosh…This looks so divine Shannah! I’d love for you to come link up this and some of your other recipes/ projects at my new party!
    http://www.firsthomelovelife.com/2013/05/house-party-1-b-y-o-p.html

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      May 1, 2013 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Christine! I am so in addicted to this stuff…it is ridiculous.

      Clicking over now to check out your party 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jo @ Let's Face the Music says

    May 2, 2013 at 11:50 am

    This is the recipe we’ve been searching for. Husband was shocked to find out that Joy of Cooking didn’t cover a basic caramel sauce. Looks soooooo good. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music

    Reply
  14. Angela says

    May 3, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Yummy! I’m going to try this! Looks easy ! Thanks for sharing. Angela @ HickoryTrail

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      May 5, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks! Definitely give it a try…so easy to make.

      Reply
  15. Pamela says

    May 9, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    The recipe doesn’t say when to add the salt? Add with the vanilla or the brown sugar? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      May 10, 2013 at 7:23 am

      Oh goodness, I am so sorry about that! After I stir in the vanilla and let it cook for a minute, I remove it from the heat and stir in the salt. I updated the recipe to reflect this.

      Reply
  16. Jocelyn says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    This is delicious and oh, so easy! Since I was making it for a cake recipe, I cut back on the salt. However, next time I make this syrup, I will try the full salt amount. THANKS!

    Reply
    • Shannah says

      July 19, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      So glad it turned out well for you. I love the flavor the salt adds.

      Reply
  17. Authorness says

    November 29, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I just made this – so easy! It’s still cooling down, but I’ve eaten a couple of tablespoons of it already. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  18. Lucy says

    December 20, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Sounds fantastic. I have a big sweet tooth (or ten) too! And caramel is my favorite on ice cream! Pinning.
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    Reply
  19. alyssa says

    March 5, 2014 at 10:56 am

    for the butter, would it be unsalted because of the kosher salt, or would it be salted butter?

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:59 am

      I typically only buy unsalted butter so I used that. You could use salted butter if that was what you had and just reduce the kosher salt a little bit {maybe by a pinch since salted butter isn’t really that salty}.

      Reply

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