Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

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Why you’ll love Homemade Salted Caramel

Rich, Complex Flavour:

• The combination of buttery, sweet caramel with a hint of salt creates a sophisticated and well-balanced flavour profile. The salt enhances the sweetness, making each bite a more dynamic taste experience.

Versatility:

• Salted caramel can be used in various desserts, such as brownies and cookies, or even stirred into coffee. Iced Caramel lattes are a go to for me! Its versatility makes it a valuable addition to your kitchen repertoire.

Easy to Make:

• With just a few simple ingredients (sugar, butter, cream, and salt) and straightforward steps, homemade salted caramel is surprisingly easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy gourmet-quality caramel at home without much effort.

Impressive for Guests:

• Serving homemade salted caramel is an excellent way to impress guests. Whether as a dip for fruits, a topping for desserts, or an ingredient in more complex recipes, it adds a touch of elegance and gourmet appeal to any dish​.

Customisable:

• You can easily adjust the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer it more salty or less, with a deeper caramelization for a more intense flavour, homemade salted caramel allows you to tailor it exactly to your liking​.

Top Tips

Use a Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan:

• Why: A heavy-bottomed saucepan helps distribute heat evenly, preventing hot spots that can cause the sugar to burn.
• Tip: Choose a saucepan with a light-coloured interior to easily monitor the colour of the caramel as it cooks.

Control the Heat:

• Why: Caramelising sugar is a delicate process. Too high a heat can cause the sugar to burn quickly, while too low a heat might not melt it evenly.
• Tip: Start with medium heat and adjust as needed. Be patient and watch the sugar closely as it melts and changes colour.

Carefully Add Butter and Cream:

• Why: Adding butter and cream to hot caramel can cause it to bubble vigorously and potentially splatter.
• Tip: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then, slowly add the cream while continuing to stir, being cautious of the hot steam​.

Use High-Quality Sea Salt:

• Why: The type of salt used can significantly affect the flavour of your salted caramel.
• Tip: Use high-quality sea salt or flaky salt for the best taste and texture. Add the salt and adjust to taste.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Homemade Salted Caramel

• 120 g Sugar
• 80 g Unsalted Butter
• 120 ml Double Cream
• 1/2 tsp Salt

How to make Homemade Salted Caramel

1. Over a medium heat, melt the granulated sugar and stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon as the sugar melts.
2. Be patient with this step as it will take a while for the sugar to melt.
3. Once the sugar has completely melted and reached a deep amber colour, add the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Then remove from the heat.
4. Add in the double cream while continuing to stir. The mixture will bubble up so pour the cream slowly and carefully. Stir until the cream is fully mixed in and the caramel is smooth.
5. Add in the salt and mix into caramel.
6. Let the caramel cool in the saucepan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a glass jar or container. Allow it to cool completely before using or storing. The caramel will thicken as it cools.

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