Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

The best part of this recipe: you don't even touch it for most of the process!

This home made salted caramel sauce is incredible!

I made this to top and layer in a banana caramel pie and it was just delicious. Of course, this recipe came from Kelsey's Essentials - you know I LOVE her show. 

It would be excellent over ice cream, chocolate cake, or any favored dessert.  


Ingredients:

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Water
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

Combine the sugar and water in a pot over medium-high heat. Stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. 
Once the sugar is dissolved, DO NOT STIR AGAIN. Turn the heat up slightly and do not stir. 

 After 5-6 minutes, the mixture will begin to turn auburn. 
Note: I didn't turn the heat up enough and it took almost 15 minutes to turn colors and mine came out perfectly! This recipe is too easy and you can't mess it up!
When it becomes the color shown, you are ready to finish it!

Remove the mixture from the heat and slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream while stirring with a whisk.

  

Add the butter and salt, continue stirring. 


Note: If there is crystallized sugar stuck to the sides of your pan, don't worry! It's okay but just soak before washing. ; )

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Enjoy your AMAZING homemade caramel sauce! 
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