Description
This foolproof Homemade Salted Caramel Recipe delivers rich, buttery caramel with the perfect balance of sweetness and salt. Made with just five simple ingredients in under 25 minutes, it’s a luxurious sauce perfect for drizzling, gifting, or elevating any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cube the butter and allow it to come to room temperature. Measure all ingredients before starting.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. The sugar will form clumps before melting into a smooth amber-colored liquid.
- Once fully melted and caramelized, reduce heat to medium-low and carefully add the butter. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously—continue stirring until smooth.
- Increase heat to medium and allow the caramel to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the sea salt and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Let cool for 3 minutes, then pour into glass jars. The caramel will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter and cream to prevent seizing. Stir constantly during caramelization and avoid high heat to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
Keywords: salted caramel, homemade caramel, caramel sauce, sweet and salty dessert, caramel drizzle, easy caramel recipe