Foolproof Salted Caramel Sauce

This foolproof salted caramel sauce is made with one saucepan and just 7 ingredients, two of which ensure that the caramel turns out perfect every single time! All you need is: granulated sugar, cream of tartar, salt, water, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla, and of course flaky sea salt!

Author: Sloane’s Table

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 1,811 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - granulated sugar
½ tsp - kosher salt
¼ tsp - cream of tartar
2 tablespoons - water
½ cup - heavy cream
6 tablespoons - unsalted butter
1 tsp - vanilla paste
pinch - flaky sea salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, cream of tartar, and water.
Heat over medium high heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula to encourage even cooking.
When it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium and continue stirring often.
When the color turns an even medium amber color remove from heat and add the heavy cream, quickly mixing until fully combined.
Then, mix in the butter and vanilla.
Transfer to a glass jar to cool, stir in a pinch or two of flaky sea salt, then chill in the fridge overnight or until ready to use.

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