Homemade Salted Caramel Recipe
This Homemade Salted Caramel Recipe is made from only 4 simple ingredients and is sweet, salty, and irresistibly buttery.
Equipment
- Medium Heavy-Duty Saucepan
- wooden spoon
- Candy Thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar make sure it’s labeled “pure cane”
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature and cut into 6 pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a medium heavy-duty stainless steel saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-safe silicone spatula until melted.
- Once the sugar is melted, reduce heat to low and stir in the butter carefully. Cook and stir until the butter is melted and combined.
- Very slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Let it boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt, then allow to cool slightly and thicken before using.
- Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Reheat to desired consistency before using.
Notes
You can make this caramel in advance and store it for up to 1 month in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Warm it up for a few seconds before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 1200kcalCarbohydrates: 180gProtein: 1gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 160gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mg
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