Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This homemade salted caramel is incredibly quick and easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients and just five minutes. It’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, adding to coffee, or using as a dip for fruit. The balance of sweet and salty flavors makes it an irresistible treat for any caramel lover.
Unlike store-bought caramel, this version is free of preservatives and artificial ingredients. Plus, you can customize the saltiness to your taste, making it as mild or as bold as you like.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Let cool before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips & Variations
- Use dark brown sugar for a richer, deeper caramel flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist.
- For a thinner caramel, add an extra tablespoon of heavy cream.
