Salted caramel sauce

This delicious salted caramel sauce can be used in a variety of ways.You can pour it on ice cream or even dip wafers or fruit pieces in it for a sweet treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups caster sugar

    (440g)

  • 180g butter

  • 1 cup cream

    (250ml)

  • 1 tbsp salt flakes

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Equipment

  • 1 heavy based pan
  • 1 whisk

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Using a heavy based pan, whisk the sugar over a medium heat until it melts.
  3. Continue heating and whisking until it becomes a deep golden colour. Whisk in the butter until entirely melted and remove from the heat. Stand for 10 minutes to cool.
  4. Stir through the cream and salt until combined. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.

Notes

Tip
You really need to have all of your ingredients ready when making this caramel sauce and do not leave the stove at all as it will burn.
Variation
You can use Fleur de Sel instead of Maldon sea salt flakes for a very delicate flavour.
Storage
Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.

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