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The Easiest 5-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce (No Thermometer Needed)

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Make rich, velvety salted caramel sauce quickly using simple pantry ingredients. This beginner-friendly recipe requires no candy thermometer and is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or eating straight from the spoon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine the brown sugar and butter in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. Keep stirring until the mixture bubbles and thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Watch the color; you want it to turn a deep amber shade.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up vigorously.
  4. Return the pan to low heat and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
  6. Let the sauce cool for 5 minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • If the sauce seems too thick after cooling, whisk in 1 teaspoon of hot water until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
  • Store this homemade caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
  • For a variation, add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract after removing the sauce from the heat.

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