Salted Caramel Sauce
Servings 12 (2 Tbsp servings)
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream warmed
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 `tsp fine sea salt
- 1-2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to a medium size heavy bottomed saucepan. Combine using a whisk.
- Cook over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or until it turns amber in color. (Don't stir)
- Turn heat down to medium-low. Warm cream for 20-30 seconds in microwave. It needs to be warm just enough to take the chill off.
- Whisking constantly pour the warm cream into the melted sugar mixture. Allow to simmer over medium-low for 2 minutes or until smooth..
- Turn off the heat. To the saucepan add butter and salt. Stir until butter has melted and salt dissolves. (You may still see tiny flecks)
- Remove from heat and add vanilla, mix well.
- Let stand 5-10 minutes, then serve over ice cream, with fruit or any of your favorite desserts. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.02mg