Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe- Perfect for ice cream!

This salted caramel sauce is a must-have for any dessert recipe! Made with only five ingredients and in under 10 minutes! 

I am a sucker for caramel. It makes everything better, in my opinion. This simple sauce, or caramel topping recipe, is a staple in any recipe box!

One thing I super love? This salted caramel sauce is made without cream! I opted for half and half which produced a smooth and creamy texture. You’ll never notice it is missing! Did I mention you only need five ingredients? Most of them are already in your refrigerator or pantry!

Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Ingredients:

• Brown sugar
• Half and half
• Butter
• Vanilla extract
• Fleur De Sel or finishing salt

No half and half? No problem! You can substitute with heavy cream. 

I do want to mention one thing… This recipe gets flavor from the vanilla and butter. Make sure to use quality ingredients! None of the imitation versions. 

How to make caramel sauce:

1. Combine brown sugar, half-and-half, and butter in a sauce pan. Cook on medium low heat, whisking the entire time, for 6 minutes or until it slightly thickens.
2. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
3. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.

What to use salted caramel sauce on:

We use this on EVERYTHING. Well, within reason. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Brownies
• Ice Cream
• Donuts
• Cake Filling
• Cake Drizzle
• Cookie Topping
• Pancakes
• French Toast
• Cheesecake

Like this recipe? You will love my:

• Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
• Homemade Salted Caramel Candies
• Caramel Apple Pie
• Microwave Caramel Popcorn

5 from 2 votes

Salted Caramel Sauce

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 11 minutes minutes

2 cups

This salted caramel sauce is a must-have for any dessert recipe! Made with only five ingredients and in under 10 minutes! 

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup light brown sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup half-and-half
• ▢ 4 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ 1½ teaspoon fleur de sel

Instructions

• Combine the brown sugar, half-and-half, and butter in a sauce pan. Cook on medium low heat, whisking the entire time, for 6 minutes or until it slightly thickens. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.

Equipment

Mason Jars

Measuring Cup

Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

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