Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ cup butter (cut into chunks)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-duty saucepan, over a medium-high heat, add the sugar, cream of tartar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Do not stir, although swirling the pan to keep the ingredients moving is a good idea.
- Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture starts to caramelize, and turn color. The temperature will be around 240°
- Once the mixture does start to turn color, you can stir it with a heatproof rubber spatula, or wooden spoon.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook. Once the mixture has become a deep golden color, approximately 290° (it could be higher), remove from heat, and whisk in the butter. Then, whisk in the cream, sea salt, and vanilla.
- Cool slightly in pan before pouring into non-plastic storage container or a bowl.
- Cool completely before covering and refrigerating. Gently warm before using.
Notes
Makes approximately 1 ½ cups (12 oz)
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Sauce with Sea salt
Amount per Serving
Calories
132
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
130
mg
6
%
Potassium
16
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
264
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.