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Homemade Salted Caramel

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sweet caramel with a touch of salt
Course Dessert
Keyword banana pudding, caramel, dessert, diy, easyrecipe, salted, saltedcaramel, sweets
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Add sugar to pot on medium heat and whisk until sugar dissolves
  • When sugar dissolves stop whisking
  • Swirl the pan periodically instead of stirring to prevent burning
  • When the caramel reaches a deep amber color remove from heat & add butter & stir rapidly
  • After butter is completely melted and combined into the caramel, add the heavy cream stir to combine
  • Add salt and mix well
  • Pour caramel into a mason jar or storage container and cool on the counter until caramel is room tempurature
  • Pour salted caramel on favorite desserts, french toast, or banana pudding
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This salted caramel should be stored in the refrigerator. It will solidify when cold.
For a pourable consistency, simply microwave for a few minutes stirring every 15 seconds or heat water in a pot and allow jar to heat in hot water for 5 -7 minutes.