Monday, December 27, 2021

Ten Minute Salted Caramel Sauce

 Drizzle this over ice cream or a brownie. This decadent sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 weeks. A perfect hostess gift!

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

6 Tablespoon salted butter, cut into chunks

1/2 cup plus 1 Tablespoon heavy cream

A pinch to 1/4 tsp coarse salt


Instructions

Put sugar in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. After a few minutes, the sugar will turn clumpy and then start to melt into a caramel-colored liquid  Once the sugar has completely melted and is a nice butterscotch color, add the butter. Whisk constantly until the butter is incorporated. Remove from the heat and add the cream in a slow stream while stirring.  Stir to combine. Put the pan back on the heat and stir to thicken and melt any hardened bits. Remove from heat and add salt.

Let cool at least 10 minutes. Pour into a air-tight glass jar and store in the refrigerator, Soften by microwaving 30-60 seconds.

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