Warm Salted Caramel Drizzle
Warm Salted Caramel Drizzle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to boil. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally (do not stir), until the caramel turns a deep amber color. This can happen quickly, so watch it carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the hot caramel while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, so be cautious. Continue whisking until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the unsalted butter pieces and sea salt to the caramel. Whisk until the butter is completely melted and incorporated, and the caramel is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the warm salted caramel drizzle into a heatproof jar or container. Serve warm over your favorite desserts.
⏱️ 1 min
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Warm Salted Caramel Drizzle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the syrup begins to boil. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally (do not stir), until the caramel turns a deep amber color. This can happen quickly, so watch it carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the hot caramel while whisking continuously. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, so be cautious. Continue whisking until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the unsalted butter pieces and sea salt to the caramel. Whisk until the butter is completely melted and incorporated, and the caramel is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the warm salted caramel drizzle into a heatproof jar or container. Serve warm over your favorite desserts.
⏱️ 1 min