This homemade salted caramel sauce is super easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients. You can use this salted caramel recipe with any and all of your favorite desserts too!
6tablespoonsunsalted butter, cubed, room temperature
½cupheavy whipping cream, room temperature
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan over medium-heat, add the sugar. Once the sugar starts to melt and clump together, continuously whisk it until completely melted.
Allow the melted sugar to sit until it starts to turn amber in color (about 10-15 seconds). Then remove it from the heat.
Add the cubed butter and constantly whisk it until melted. Be careful, as the mixture will start to bubble once the butter comes into contact with the melted sugar.
Then add the heavy whipping cream, whisking constantly until incorporated. Then whisk in the salt and vanilla extract.
Pour the hot caramel into a glass bowl, jar, or container and cool completely before using. The caramel will thicken up as it cools down.
Keep the salted caramel in an airtight container or glass jar on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes:
Room Temperature Ingredients: It's super important that both the butter and heavy whipping cream are at room temperature. If it's still cold, the caramel might seize up.Saucepan: Use a light-colored or stainless steel saucepan. That way you can keep track of the color and won't accidentally burn the sauce.Storage: Keep the sauce in a glass jar on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refigerator for up to 2 weeks.