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Homemade Salted Caramel Recipe

Home Made Salted Caramel Recipe

5 from 25 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbs salted butter cut up into 6 pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a high heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick brown, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn.
  • Once sugar is completely melted, immediately add the butter. Be careful in this step because the caramel will bubble rapidly when the butter is added.
  • Stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Very slowly, drizzle in 1/2 cup of heavy cream while stirring. Since the heavy cream is colder than the caramel, the mixture will rapidly bubble and/or splatter when added.
  • Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. It will rise in the pan as it boils.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Allow to cool down before using.
  • Make ahead tip: You can make this caramel in advance. Make sure it is covered tightly and store it for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Warm the caramel up for a few seconds before using in a recipe.
  • This caramel is OK at room temperature for a day if you're traveling or gifting it.
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