Ingredients
– 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
– ½ cup (lightly packed) light or dark brown sugar
– ½ cup heavy whipping cream or half and half
– 1 tablespoon bourbon or whiskey (or substitute with 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
– 1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup, golden syrup, or light corn syrup
– ½ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt (use ¼ teaspoon if substituting table salt)
Instructions
1-First, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2-Once it’s fully liquid, stir in the brown sugar, cream, bourbon (or vanilla), syrup, and salt.
3-Cook everything together gently for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring as you go, until the mixture hits 228 232°F on a candy thermometer.
4-After reaching the right temperature, pour the sauce into a glass jar and let it cool.
5-Serve it hot or at room temperature for the best results.
6-If it thickens up after cooling, just whisk in a bit more cream to smooth it out.
Last Step:
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🍯 Uses pantry staples and pairs beautifully with ice cream, apple pie, cheesecake, brownies, or fruit.
🥃 Bourbon adds depth but is optional; substitute with vanilla for a non-alcoholic version.
❄️ Sauce thickens when chilled; thin with cream before serving.
⛰️ Reliable for high-altitude cooking; adjust for elevation if needed.
⚠️ Avoid repeated reheating to prevent graininess.
🍬 Brown sugar creates a richer, toffee-like flavor with less risk of burning or crystallization than traditional caramel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
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- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American