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Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce (No Thermometer Needed)

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Make rich, buttery salted caramel sauce quickly on the stovetop. This beginner-friendly recipe requires only four ingredients and no candy thermometer, resulting in a perfect, thick drizzle for all your favorite desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for finishing

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stop stirring once the mixture boils. Allow the sugar to cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color, which takes about 5 to 8 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Carefully whisk in the butter pieces, one piece at a time, until fully melted and incorporated. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
  4. Slowly pour in the warm heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up again. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
  7. Pour the caramel sauce into a heatproof jar or container. Sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired. Let it cool completely before using. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • Warm the heavy cream slightly before adding it to the melted sugar and butter mixture. This helps prevent the caramel from seizing.
  • If the caramel hardens too much upon cooling, reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave for a few seconds until it reaches your desired drizzling consistency.
  • This homemade caramel sauce is excellent on ice cream, apple pie, pancakes, or used as a cake filling.

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