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Looking for a salted caramel sauce recipe? This one has only four ingredients, and all you have to do is dump, stir, boil, and cool. So easy and delicious!
Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
A salted caramel sauce recipe shouldn’t be difficult. And yet, I’ve run into so many salted caramel sauce recipes over the years that complicate what should be effortlessly simple.
No worries. I’ve got you covered!
This salted caramel sauce recipe has just four ingredients. And I tell you sincerely that all you have to do is dump, stir, boil, and cool. You are literally minutes away from the dreamiest, easiest caramel sauce you will ever find.
You can use this caramel sauce for all kinds of things. Dip your fruit in it. Scoop up a spoonful of it and eat it right off the spoon; it’s that good. Or you can apply it to my preferred medium, which is ice cream.
My dad has been raving about the wonders of Mayfield® ice cream for years. Once it became widely available around here, I had to try it for myself.
I picked up some Mayfield® Homemade Vanilla and Moose Tracks ice cream at my local Walmart. It’s a new item that you can find in the frozen dessert aisle.
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Tips for Making Salted Caramel Sauce
- As with any recipe with only a few ingredients, quality is crucial. Fresh butter and fresh cream are essential. When dairy products have been kicking around the refrigerator for too long or are approaching their expiration date, they may have picked up unwanted fridge flavors.
- You are adding your own salt, so use unsalted butter.
- In a pinch, light cream will work in lieu of heavy cream, but milk will not.
- Once the salted caramel sauce has cooled to room temperature, you can store it in the fridge. It will firm up like soft candy, but will easily become pourable again with gentle reheating.
Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool until warm, but not hot, to serve. To store, let cool to room temperature, then store airtight in the refrigerator.
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Robin Masshole Mommy
I am drooling over here. I would make that and put it on everything! YUMMERS.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
This looks so delicious! I love the flavor of salted caramel but I never made my own sauce. I’d love to try your recipe and put it on ice cream!
Courtney Buteau
Oh my gosh, this salted caramel sauce looks divine. And that fact that I can whip this up in minutes makes it even more perfect. Gorgeous photos! Moose Tracks is a fave in our house. 🙂 #client
Anita Fonte
I have not heard of Mayfield ice cream but will be checking for it in my area. The caramel sauce is my fave.
Sarah
Wow this sounds super easy to make, I love the idea of making my own caramel sauce to have over ice cream. I will certainly be making this when I have ice cream again!
Pam
What an easy way to make caramel sauce. There is nothing like a bowl of ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce.
lisa
You had me at caramel. That is my favorite topping of all! And now I can make it myself!! YUM!
Jeanette
I have never attempted to make caramel! It looks good! I think it is time I try it!
Lisa
Salted caramel anything is my weakness. This looks so amazing and simple. I am making it this weekend!
Heather
Once in a while I buy the premade sauces in the jar. It’s nice to know I can make it if I run out!
Tiaras & Tantrums
This caramel sauce looks delicious. Caramel is actually one of my favorite sauces – well over chocolate. I will have to try this simple recipe out.
Liz Mays
Oh yum, I’d love to try this sauce with some Mayfield ice cream. It seems super easy to make!
Dad
Katie-I am so excited that you have Mayfield ice cream in your area now! Tell anyone you know that loves chocolate that Mayfield is the absolute best! Since I am an expert on chocolate ice cream, I am qualified to speak on this subject.
Love,
Dad
Katie
Dad- you are absolutely qualified! I am fortunate to have learned from an expert in chocolate ice cream.
Love,
Katie
Jenn
Yum. Caramel is one of our favorite dessert toppings in our family. Of-course it’s best with ice cream.
Jenny
yup! I’m usually a chocolate lover but this looks and sounds devine!
Jennifer
No that is what I am talking about! My daughter was just talking about how she wanted to have an ice cream bar at her birthday party and this would be perfect.
CourtneyLynne
Omg how yummy is this?!?! Anything involving ice cream gets two thumbs up from me!
Leelo
Oh I love salted caramel flavoured things. I had no idea that it’s that easy to make salted caramel sauce. Thanks for the recipe!
Anosa
My first taste of salted caramel sauce was a couple yes ago in Harrods in London and I couldn’t get enough of it. I did not know I can make it myself. Thanks for the recipe
Mary Lou
Caramel is my favorite!
Katie
Me too! 🙂