Description
Sweet caramel magic blooms in this classic Butterscotch Sauce, elevating desserts with rich, golden warmth. Rich butter and brown sugar meld into a silky drizzle that beckons you to indulge in pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch (1/8 teaspoon or 0.6 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy whipping cream in a sturdy saucepan, positioning over low heat.
- Gently whisk ingredients until achieving a uniform, silky texture with no visible sugar granules.
- Cease stirring and allow mixture to transition into a gentle, bubbling simmer, watching carefully to prevent scorching.
- Maintain steady low heat for approximately 3-4 minutes, observing the sauce’s transformation and developing rich caramel undertones.
- Carefully remove saucepan from heat source, using a pristine whisk to incorporate vanilla extract and salt, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Transfer sauce to a clean container, permitting natural cooling at ambient temperature for roughly 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooled to room temperature, transfer to refrigerator for further chilling and flavor melding, where sauce will gradually thicken and develop deeper caramel notes.
Notes
- Opt for dark brown sugar to enhance the rich, caramel-like depth of flavor in your butterscotch sauce.
- Consistently use a wooden spoon or silicone whisk to prevent scratching your saucepan and maintain a smooth texture.
- Control heat carefully to avoid burning the sugar, which can turn the sauce bitter and create an unpleasant taste.
- Store the sauce in an airtight glass container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, gently reheating before serving to restore its silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg