Description
A rich and buttery butterscotch sauce made with simple ingredients, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or other desserts.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until combined and smooth.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly before serving or transferring to a jar for storage.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg