Do you have a Tai Pan by you? It’s one of my favorite stores. Mainly because I can get a million new dishes and props for dirt cheap, but the biggest reason we go there is for the tiny salted caramels that are by the registers. Those little sweets have become a fun tradition with my and the kid. He knows if he is super patient and good while we shop that he will get to pick one of those caramels as we head out the door. However, if he is bad… mom gets to eat both. I secretly hope he is bad every time.
Something about the salty sweet combo rocks my socks. I’ve made salted caramel brownies (not posted, sorry!) for dinner parties and salted caramel donuts. Why not create a sauce that can top multiple desserts?
Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
How unbelievably easy is that? I plan on using this for a number of fun recipes, one that’s coming up Wednesday and I hinted to on Facebook! Until then you can try it out on donuts, ice cream, cake, vegetables… Ok, maybe not vegetables. I’d sure clean my plate if everything green tasted like salted caramel!
Salted Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 C. light brown sugar
- 1/2 C. half-and-half
- 4 T butter
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 t. fleur de sel
Instructions
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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.
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Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
Yvonne says
I don’t think I’ve ever had salted carmel, but it sure looks delightful!
Jesseca says
we HAVE to change that! I’ll take you to get a salted caramel from somewhere!
Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daughter says
Mmm this looks so good! I made a salted caramel apple pie last Thanksgiving, and definitely want to try a salted caramel sauce on ice cream and other treats! What is fleur de sel? And where can I by it!
Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daughter says
buy**
Jesseca says
I found mine at Harmons. They have a specialty salt section I guess. Or you can get it from Amazon.
Jesseca says
and I use it for a lot of stuff. It’s great to keep in your pantry!
Kathleen Clegg says
This looks yummy. I will be trying it. I have never heard of this store either. I may have to stop in there after our class with you.
Jesseca says
There is one pretty close. I’d be happy to make a trip over there with you! They have some great stuff.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
I’m definitely pinning so I can make this for the next special occasion dinner I make! My dad recently had a salted caramel sundae, and he said “I think it could do without the salt.”
I just looked at him. He clearly doesn’t get it.
Thanks for sharing!
Emily says
Nom nom nom… this looks so good! I’ve always struggled with caramel sauce, as I frequently burn it. Any hints?
Jesseca says
Practice. I have been really really bad at caramels, but this one is fairly easy.
the cape on the corner says
what won’t this be good on?! yum!
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Hala says
Hello. Can I use whipping cream instead of half and half? I can’t find it where I live.
Thank you.
Jesseca says
I have never tried it with whipping cream, so I can’t say for sure, but I would assume the answer is yes.