Salted Caramel Sauce
Chef John's salted caramel sauce recipe, made with sugar, cream, butter, and a pinch of salt, is the perfect topping for ice cream and other desserts.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until sugar begins to melt. Continue stirring until sugar completely melts, begins to darken, and all chunks are dissolved, about 10 minutes. Stop stirring; continue cooking until sugar begins to smoke and turns a dark shade of amber, 3 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and wait 30 seconds.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk in butter until melted and combined. Slowly pour in ยฝ cup plus 1 tablespoon cream, taking care because it can bubble over. Sprinkle in salt; stir to combine. Transfer sauce to a jar; cool completely before refrigerating.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)