Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce instantly makes everything better. Make this delicious sauce at home to drizzle over pancakes, and add to desserts, drinks, fruit dips, and snacks.
Ingredients
- 200 g Sugar
- 6 tablespoon Water
- 240 ml Heavy Cream
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine sugar and water.
- Stir gently to combine, then heat over medium-high heat.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil without stirring. You can gently swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even heating.
- Watch the sugar closely as it changes color. Once it turns a deep amber color, remove it from the heat immediately. This process can take around 10-15 minutes.
- Slowly and carefully pour the 240 ml of heavy cream into the caramelized sugar. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble vigorously and steam.
- Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the cream is fully incorporated.
- Stir in sea salt and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Allow the caramel sauce to cool in the saucepan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a heatproof jar or container.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools. If it becomes too thick, you can reheat it gently and add a small amount of cream to achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
Monitor the Heat: Keep the heat at medium to medium-high. Too high can burn the sugar, and too low can cause it to crystallize.
Don't Stir: Avoid stirring while the sugar melts. Instead, gently swirl the pan to melt it evenly.
Watch the Color: Look for a deep amber color. Remove from heat quickly to avoid burning.
Add Cream Carefully: When adding cream, pour it slowly and stir constantly to prevent splattering and mix smoothly.
Room Temperature Cream: Use cream at room temperature to help it blend smoothly with the caramel.
Cool Gradually: Let the caramel cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a container to keep it smooth.
Reheat Gently: If the caramel thickens too much in the fridge, reheat it gently over low heat. Add a bit of cream to get the right consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.01mg