Description
A silky, buttery butterscotch sauce made with brown sugar, butter, cream, and a hint of vanilla. Quick to make and perfect for drizzling over desserts like ice cream, pies, or roasted fruit.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and salt until the mixture resembles smooth, wet sand.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring infrequently, until it bubbles and thickens slightly.
- Whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Return to a low boil and simmer for another 2–4 minutes until the sauce is silky.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Taste and adjust salt or vanilla as desired.
- Let the sauce cool slightly; it will thicken as it rests.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor or light brown for a milder taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks.
- Reheat gently before serving for best texture.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a salted version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
