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    Homemade Salted Caramel

    Published: Dec 17, 2019 / Updated: Sep 21, 2023 by Amy / Leave a Comment

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    This Homemade Salted Caramel recipe is easy to make from scratch. Enjoy the flavors of fall with this must-have dessert topping!

    Salted caramel in a weck jar.

    It's time for baking all the things. Take your fall desserts to a new level with homemade salted caramel.

    It tastes amazing over a hot slice of apple pie, pumpkin pie crumble bars and desserts like ice cream, bananas foster hand pies and more!

    The whole process takes about 20 minutes and you'll have enough caramel for a few desserts!

    Salted Caramel Ingredients

    This sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients.

    Salted caramel ingredients on a counter top.
    • white granulated sugar
    • butter
    • heavy cream
    • salt

    How to make homemade salted caramel

    Place the sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to stir until the sugar is dissolved and has turned a light golden brown color.

    Sugar browning in a saucepan.

    Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. The mixture will start to bubble up so be very careful. Turn the heat off and add the cream and salt.

    Adding butter to browned sugar in a saucepan.

    Let the caramel cool completely and then transfer to a glass container with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

    A weck jar filled with homemade salted caramel.

    Tips for making the best salted caramel

    • BE CAREFUL!! When the sugar is melting it is VERY HOT! Use caution when handling the sugar to prevent burning your self.
    • Use a deep saucepan to avoid over spill. The caramel will bubble up when you add the butter and the cream.
    • Don't wait for the sugar to get to dark before putting the butter and cream in in order to prevent burning the caramel.
    • Store in the fridge for up to 1 month. Remove from fridge and let come to room temperature before using.

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    Salted caramel in a weck jar.

    Homemade Salted Caramel Recipe

    Amy Duska
    Homemade salted caramel recipe that's easy and quick to make. A delicious topping for your holiday desserts!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 75 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 6 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place the sugar in a heavy sauce pan and cook on medium-high heat stirring until the sugar has melted and turned an amber color.
    • Stir in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking vigorously until fully combined. (The mixture will bubble up fiercely so make sure to keep your face away from the pot while adding the butter.)
    • Remove from the heat and then add the heavy cream while whisking constantly until smooth. Add salt and whisk to incorporate.
    • Let the caramel cool and then store in a glass container with a lid.

    Notes

    • Let the caramel cool and then store in a glass container with a lid. Store in fridge for up to 1 month.
    • Be very careful, the melted sugar is very hot. 
    • Use a deep saucepan so that the sugar does not spill over the sides when adding the butter and cream.
    Keyword salted caramel
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