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Salted Caramel Sauce

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Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert, Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Water
  • 60 gm Salted butter
  • ½ cup Heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup if your prefer a slightly looser sauce
  • ¼ tsp Salt For salted caramel sauce use 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp Vanilla essence

Instructions
 

  • Add granulated sugar to a saucepan and pour in the water. Turn the flame on medium heat till the sugar dissolves.
  • Add butter. Turn the heat to LOW. (Do not stir. Occasionally swirl the pan to ensure even cooking. Do not leave the stove while cooking caramel. Each step is crucial.)
  • It will take approx. 15 mins to achieve a deep amber colour. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
  • Once it turns into the deep amber color, immediately take it off the heat and add heavy cream and stir. 
  • CAUTION: The caramel is extremely hot so make sure to keep a safe distance while pouring the cream and use a long enough spatula to stir. The pan should be large enough to prevent overflowing when it bubbles up.
  • Add required salt and vanilla essence and stir. When slightly cooled transfer to a glass jar. The sauce will thicken more upon cooling and refrigeration.
  • Delicious and addictive Salted Caramel sauce is ready to Enjoy as a dip for fruits, on top of ice cream or cakes. :))

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Before using, take the required portion and heat up in the microwave for 10- 20 seconds or place the glass jar into hot water so that the caramel sauce liquefies.
  • Freeze for later in freezer-proof jars for up to 2 months.
Keyword homemade caramel topping, ice cream topping recipe, salted caramel topping
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