• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free Bonus
  • About

Boulder Locavore logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Free Bonus
  • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Free Bonus
    • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ร—
    Home ยป Recipes ยป Desserts (No Bake) ยป Salted Caramel: How to Make It and Use It

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: November 18, 2019 By Toni Dash 41 Comments

    Salted Caramel: How to Make It and Use It

    Jump to Recipe

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Salted Caramel title image

    Salted Caramel is that ooey gooey treat you want to slather on everything. It’s buttery, sweet with a hint of saltiness that makes it irresistible!

    Salted Caramel title image
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    Salted Caramel title image

    Homemade Salted Caramel sauce is the most luscious amber colored sweet sauce ever! 

    It’s an easy recipe to make and does not require a candy thermometer. 

    You’ll want to keep a supply on hand to use it whenever the mood strikes.

    Great for gifts too!

    Jump to:
    • What is Salted Caramel?
    • Salted Caramel Ingredients
    • How to Make Salted Caramel โ€“ Step-by-Step
    • How to Store Salted Caramel
    • Suggestions to Use It
    • More Recipes to Try
    • Recipe

    What is Salted Caramel?

    It’s a thick sauce with a buttery, caramel flavor and a hint of salt.

    The saltiness enhances the caramel flavor in the most delicious way.

    It’s very easy to make and and will become your favorite sauce on so many things!

    Salted Caramel Ingredients

    All the ingredients are easy to find at grocery stores.

    • Butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Heavy cream
    • Course sea salt

    How to Make Salted Caramel – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat (photo 1).

    STEP 2: Add the sugars. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil (photo 2).

    Salted Caramel recipe steps photos

    STEP 3: Slowly add the cream, stirring constantly (photo 3). Reduce to a simmer for 3 minutes; stir occasionally. 

    STEP 4: Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.

    Allow the caramel sauce to fully cool before using (photo 4).

    How to Store Salted Caramel

    When the sauce has cooled store in a jar with lid secured in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 10 days.

    The sauce will thicken when refrigerated. Warm before using after it has chilled.

    Freezing Salted Caramel

    Store in an airtight container (not in a glass jar) for up to 2 months.

    Thaw in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.

    Suggestions to Use It

    • Jelly Jar Chocolate Turtle Brownies
    • Pumpkin Spice Buttermilk Bundt Cake
    • Pumpkin Cinnamon Ripple Ice Cream Pie
    • Banana Cupcakes
    • Instant Pot Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake

    More Recipes to Try

    • Candied Pecans
    • Caramelized Roasted Pumpkin
    • Pumpkin Bars
    • Creme Brulee in the Instant Pot
    • Monster Cookies

    Did you make it? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

    Please SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER and PINTEREST!

    Recipe

    Salted Caramel title image

    Salted Caramel Sauce

    Salted Caramel sauce is a buttery sweet sauce perfect for drizzling on cakes, pies or ice cream. It's fast and easy to make.
    5 from 27 votes
    Print Save Recipe Recipe Saved! Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 1-tablespoon servings (total yield 3/4 cup)
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons Butter
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup Brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup Heavy Cream
    • ½ teaspoon Course Sea Salt

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Once the butter is melted, add in the granulated and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
    • Slowly add in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from heat and add in sea salt.
    • Allow the caramel to cool before using.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
    Salted Caramel title image
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    This Salted Caramel sauce recipe is a great recipe to make on repeat!

    « Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar
    Instant Pot Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shannon Gurnee says

      November 23, 2019 at 1:32 am

      This looks like a yummy recipe. I’ve never made homemade caramel before.

      Reply
    2. Laura says

      November 21, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love the flavor of this sauce!

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      November 21, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This caramel sauce is incredible! I could just sit and eat this with a spoon!

      Reply
    4. Sandra says

      November 21, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      I loved it! Enjoying it with my favorite desserts!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      November 21, 2019 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      I poured this over my favorite brownies and it was unbelievable! I wonder if it goes good with broccoli…maybe then I’d eat it.:)

      Reply
    6. Betsy says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! This is so good! I’m going to use this on EVERYTHING! Brownies, cake, cupcakes, apple pie…maybe even PUMPKIN PIE! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    7. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Ooh I love salted caramel sauce, this looks so silky smooth! I haven’t made any for so long so will be trying this out soon! I love it on my apple pie!

      Reply
    8. Dannii says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:04 am

      I definitely need to try and make my own.

      Reply
    9. kim says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:01 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely scrumptious! Will be making again and again!

      Reply
    10. Kristyn says

      November 21, 2019 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      Mmmm…the best!! We love this on so many desserts. It’s super easy to make & lasts a while in the fridge!

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    5 from 27 votes

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Picture of Toni

    Welcome! Iโ€™m Toni Dash. Iโ€™m a Certified Nutrition Coach and the professional writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavoreยฎ. Iโ€™m so glad you are here!

    More about me โ†’

    Featured on....

    BoulderLocavore.com Featured By Press

    Grilling Recipes

    • Ultimate Burger Grill Guide title photo with burgers on a charcoal grill Ultimate Burger Grill Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Burger
    • steak on grill with flames How to Grill Steak Perfectly: Everything You Need to Grill Like a Pro
    • grilled porterhouse steak title Perfect Porterhouse Steak on the Grill
    • Grilled Kabob Recipes on grate (titled image) Grilled Kabob Recipes: 20 Must Make Recipes for Summer
    • bruschetta chicken title image Bruschetta Chicken recipe โ€“ Baked, Grilled or Stove Top
    • Chicken Shish Kabobs title Easy Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs

    TRENDING RIGHT NOW

    • Ultimate Burger Grill Guide title photo with burgers on a charcoal grill Ultimate Burger Grill Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Burger
    • How to Make Moist Homemade Shredded Chicken Breast title How to Make Moist Homemade Shredded Chicken Breast Recipe
    • Instant Pot Jambalaya Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe: Quick & Easy Comfort Food
    • Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch Sparkling Cranberry Vodka Punch Recipe
    • homemade ketchup title image The Best Homemade Ketchup โ€“ Made with Fresh Tomatoes!
    • Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs with lime wedges on a pewter platter Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Contact | About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Accessibility Statement | Cookie Policy


    SIGN ME UP to get FREE recipes directly to my inbox!

    Don't miss our TRAVEL SECTION!


    Copyright ยฉ 2010-2025 All Rights Reserved

    Boulder Locavore is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.