Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

You'll only need 5 basic ingredients to make this quick and easy caramel sauce at home; drizzle it over any dessert for a delicious treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour sugar and water into a small saucepan; swirl gently to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side. Increase heat to high and boil until sugar turns amber, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Add butter and salt, stirring to combine. Pour caramel into a glass container; let cool.