Butterscotch Sauce
This butterscotch sauce is silky smooth with a sweet, buttery taste! It's a quick and easy homemade treat that elevates any ice cream, pie or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter with brown sugar: In a medium saucepan, melt the 4 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally. This will take about 3 minutes.
- Cook the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to come to a boil, stirring frequently. Be careful no to let it burn. This will take about 5 minutes. If you would like to use a candy thermometer, cook it until it reaches 220°F.
- Stir in vanilla and cool: Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool for about 5 minutes, the transfer to a jar for serving.
Notes
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 41mg, Potassium: 17mg, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 197IU, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
