Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and golden amber.
- Add butter and cook until melted, then carefully pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and sea salt.
- Pour caramel into a prepared dish and let cool to set before serving.
Notes
- Use a light-colored saucepan for accurate caramel color.
- Salt level can be adjusted to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg