If you love a sweet-salty contrast, Salted Caramel Sauce is the perfect treat to add to your dessert repertoire. With just a few basic ingredients — sugar, butter, cream, and salt — you can create a rich, velvety sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, brownies, or pancakes.
This homemade salted caramel sauce is simple to make and can be stored in jars for weeks, making it the perfect go-to topping for all your favorite sweets.
Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe
- Only 5 ingredients: You probably already have them in your kitchen!
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty — ideal for many desserts.
- Quick and easy: Takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Great for gifting: Pack it into cute jars and give it as a homemade gift.
- Customizable: Adjust the salt level to your taste.
What Is Salted Caramel Sauce?
Salted caramel sauce is a rich, smooth sauce made by melting sugar, then adding butter, cream, and salt. The salt helps cut through the sweetness, creating a delicious contrast that makes it addictive.
It's a classic topping for both sweet and savory dishes — from ice cream sundaes to caramel-flavored cakes and even as a dip for fruit!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this salted caramel sauce for other desserts?
Yes! This sauce works wonderfully on ice cream, cakes, brownies, or even pancakes and waffles.
How long can I store this salted caramel sauce?
You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. It can also be kept at room temperature for a few days if you prefer.
Can I make salted caramel sauce without cream?
You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the texture will be slightly thinner.
Can I make it with white sugar instead of brown sugar?
Yes, but using brown sugar gives the sauce a deeper, more complex flavor due to the molasses content.
What should I do if the caramel hardens?
If your caramel hardens in the jar, gently reheat it in the microwave or on the stove, adding a small amount of cream to loosen it up.
How to Store
Store the caramel sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
How to Freeze
Freezing salted caramel sauce is not recommended, as it may change in texture once thawed.
Ingredients
How to Make Salted Caramel Sauce
Pour the sugar into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar begins to melt. Once it melts and turns a deep amber color, turn off the heat immediately.
Pour the sugar into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar begins to melt. Once it melts and turns a deep amber color, turn off the heat immediately.
In a separate saucepan, warm the cream and honey over low heat. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the hot caramel, stirring constantly. Be careful, as the mixture may bubble up.
In a separate saucepan, warm the cream and honey over low heat. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the hot caramel, stirring constantly. Be careful, as the mixture may bubble up.
Turn the heat back to low, then add the cold butter. Stir until fully melted and incorporated. Use an immersion blender if you want a super-smooth texture.
Once the butter has melted, add the salt to taste. Stir until fully combined.
Turn the heat back to low, then add the cold butter. Stir until fully melted and incorporated. Use an immersion blender if you want a super-smooth texture.
Pour the caramel sauce into jars or an airtight container. Let it cool to room temperature before using.
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