Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it melts and turns amber.
- Add butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly; the mixture will bubble.
- Stir in sea salt and vanilla extract, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Pour into a dish and let cool to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure constant stirring when melting sugar to prevent burning. For a smoother caramel, strain before serving. Garnish with a pinch of sea salt for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg