Yield: 1 cup (about 320 grams)
Homemade Salted Caramel
This homemade salted caramel recipe is my go-to! It is the perfect thing to have in the fridge for when you are craving something sweet - drizzle on ice cream, make a salted caramel latte, eat with some fruit, etc., the options are truly endless!
Ingredients
- 200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 85 grams (6 tablespoons) salted butter, room temperature & cubed
- 120 grams (½ cup) heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Add the sugar to a saucepan over low-medium heat and continuously stir the sugar around the pan. It will clump up before it melts into a smooth amber/caramel color.200 grams granulated sugar
- Once the sugar is completely melted, add the cubed butter to the pan. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up. Whisk vigorously until the butter is melted and mixed with the liquid sugar. Let the mixture bubble for 30-60 seconds while stirring occasionally.85 grams salted butter
- Slowly & carefully stream in the heavy cream while whisking constantly until the heavy cream is combined; the mixture will bubble up again. Allow the caramel to boil for 30-60 seconds while stirring occasionally.120 grams heavy cream
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and salt. Pour in a heat proof bowl.1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Let the caramel cool at room temperature while stirring occasionally. It will thicken as it cools. If it cools too thick, microwave for 10-15 seconds and it will thin out. Enjoy!
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