An easy to make Salted Caramel Sauce you can make at home!

Why make salted caramel sauce at home?

Customization of Flavor:
- Making salted caramel from scratch allows for customization. You can adjust the level of saltiness, sweetness, and even experiment with additional flavors like vanilla or a hint of bourbon to create a personalized and unique taste.
No Preservatives or Additives:
- Homemade salted caramel often avoids preservatives and artificial additives that may be found in some commercial products. This can be appealing to those who prefer a more natural and wholesome dessert topping.
Tailored Texture:
- The cooking process in homemade caramel allows you to control the thickness and texture of the sauce. Whether you want a runny drizzle or a thicker, gooey consistency, you have the flexibility to achieve the desired texture.
Cost-Effective:
- Making your own salted caramel can be more cost-effective than buying pre-made versions, especially if you already have common baking ingredients in your pantry.
Satisfaction of Creating from Scratch:
- There's a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in creating something from scratch. Making salted caramel provides a culinary experience and the joy of enjoying a dessert with a homemade touch.
Versatility in Usage:
- Homemade salted caramel can be used in a variety of desserts, including ice cream, cakes, pies, or drizzled over pancakes and waffles. Its versatility allows you to experiment and enhance a wide range of sweet treats.
Control Over Sugar Content:
- Making your own caramel allows you to control the sugar content. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking, making it suitable for those who prefer desserts with less sugar.

This is my second post with a homemade topping you might also like my homemade chocolate sauce so I can honestly say I really like dessert toppings!

Shopping List:

brown sugar
half and half
salted butter
coarse sea salt
vanilla extract

what is half and half? Half-and-half is simply a blend of equal parts milk and cream.

Whereas heavy cream has at least 36 percent fat, half-and-half has between 10 and 18 percent. Half-and-half can be incorporated into recipes, but because of the lower fat content, it cannot be used to make whipped cream since it won't hold its peaks.

Recipe: Salted Carmel Sauce

Ingredients:

1 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup half and half
1/2 stick salted butter (4 Tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of coarse sea salt

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, add half & half, butter and vanilla extract
Stir over low heat until the butter is nearly melted.
Add the brown sugar, stir and mix all the ingredients.
Timing will start here, cook over medium heat, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes until it boils.
Stir quickly with a whisk, then remove from the heat.
Add in a pinch of coarse sea salt, stir and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
Then pour caramel sauce into an airtight container such as a mason jar with the lid off to further cool down.
Serve while warm

Notes

Makes 8 servings

Prep time 4 minutes

Cook time 5-6 minutes

Total time 10 minutes