Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Name: Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 100 g White Sugar; 100 g Soft Brown Sugar; 90 g Salted Butter; 120 ml Double Cream; 1 teaspoon of Salt; 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract

Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

If you have a sweet tooth then surely you are just going to love this sticky salted caramel sauce recipe.

Salted Caramel is everywhere these days, from Salted Caramel toffee to Salted Caramel Ice-Cream and this sauce recipe is simple to make and tastes delicious.

I have used this Caramel Sauce for everything from pouring over my Profiteroles to an Ice-cream sauce. I have even used it to just dip Chocolate Chip Cookies in. ...

History of Salted Caramel Sauce
Originating in France, the concept of caramel dates back to the 17th century, where sugar was heated until it melted and transformed into a rich, amber liquid.

The addition of salt to caramel, however, is a more recent development, gaining popularity in the late 20th century as chefs began to experiment with flavour contrasts.

This combination of sweet and savory not only enhances the complexity of the sauce but also elevates desserts to new heights.

The trend was notably popularized by French pastry chefs, who recognized that a pinch of sea salt could balance the sweetness of caramel, creating an harmonious flavour.

As salted caramel sauce made its way into mainstream cuisine, it became a popular ingredient in various desserts, from ice creams to cakes, and even savory dishes, showcasing its versatility.

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Serves: Four

Easy

Cook in: 20 min

Prep: 5 min

Equipment:
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What is Salted Caramel Sauce?

Salted Caramel is a delicious desert topping made from butter, salt & Sugar. It is Ideal as a topping for your Profiteroles or just as a sauce to dip Chocolate Chip Cookies in.

Salted Caramel was first created by a chocolatier called Henri Le Roux more than thirty years ago. But since then it has quickly become one of the most addictive substances of confectionery the world over, and no wounder.

How to make Salted Caramel Sauce

Cuisine: French

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

100 g White Sugar
100 g Soft Brown Sugar
90 g Salted Butter
120 ml Double Cream
1 teaspoon of Salt
1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract

VegetarianEgg freeNut free

Nutrition:
This is based on a 16g serving
1 tablespoon

Calories: 60High
Protein: 0g
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 11gHigh

High caloriesHigh sugar

Cost to make:
£2.50 / $3.16 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Put all of the sugar into a saucepan and start to warm it on a medium heat.
After a few minutes, when the sugar is warm add the butter and whisk it in.
You need to whisk this continuously until all of the sugar has dissolved and a sticky sauce has developed.
Turn down the heat and slowly add the cream. Be careful as the caramel might spit at this stage. Mix the cream in fully.
Add the Vanilla extract and Salt , then continue stirring with a whisk.
Remove the caramel from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using.
The Caramel will thicken as it cools.

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Chefs Tips

Salted caramel sauce is great over Ice-cream.

Variations

None

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