Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (see note below)
  • 1 vanilla bean (seeds removed (optional))
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, heat the sugar. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant rubber spatula.
  • The sugar will clump, but it will eventually melt. Keep stirring until the sugar melts into a light brown liquid, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Once the sugar melts, immediately add in butter and vanilla bean seeds (if using). Stir constantly until butter is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until mixture comes up to a boil. Keep stirring and boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat and add salt, stirring until combined.
  • Let sauce cool for 10 minutes, then pour into a glass jar. Cool completely with the lid open, then cover and store in the refrigerator. The salted caramel sauce will thicken as it cools.