A delicious homemade salted caramel sauce that tastes just like Alpenliebe toffee. Perfect for adding to pancakes, shakes, and cakes.

Salted Caramel Sauce recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

10 Servings
(1 serving = 1 tbsp)

Main Ingredients

  • sugar
    sugar
    1cup
  • water
    water
    1/2cup
  • fresh cream
    fresh cream
    250mL
  • vanilla essence
    vanilla essence
    1tbsp
  • salt
    salt
    1/2tbsp

How to make Salted Caramel Sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Step 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat without stirring.

  3. Step 3

    Once the mixture turns a golden amber color, remove it from heat.

  4. Step 4

    Carefully add the warm or cold cream to the caramel, stirring continuously.

  5. Step 5

    Add vanilla essence and salt, and mix until smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Allow the caramel to cool before transferring it to a jar.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

194.0kcal (9.7%)

Protein

0.2g (0.4%)

Carbs

42.6g (15.49%)

Sugars

40.0g (80%)

Healthy Fat

1.5g

Unhealthy Fat

3.9g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure the cream is warm or cold, as adding cold cream to hot caramel can cause it to seize.

  2. Store the caramel sauce in the fridge for 1-2 months.

FAQS

  1. How long can I store the salted caramel sauce?

    You can store the salted caramel sauce in the fridge for 1-2 months.

  2. What can I use salted caramel sauce for?

    You can use salted caramel sauce in pancakes, shakes, cakes, and many other desserts.

  3. What should I do if my caramel seizes?

    If your caramel seizes, try gently reheating it while stirring to smooth it out.

  4. Can I make this recipe vegan?

    You can substitute the cream with a plant-based cream to make it vegan.

  5. Is this recipe easy to make?

    Yes, this salted caramel sauce is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

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