Sea Salt Caramel Sauce is a favorite addition to any dessert table, elevating sweet and savory flavors to new heights. Its creamy texture and balance of salty and sweet make it the perfect companion for fresh fruits, ice cream, and cakes.
Dipping Delight: Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
If you are looking for a delicious caramel sauce with a light consistency that’s easy to make, then look no further. This recipe creates a pourable treat that is perfect for dipping. Its consistency is just right for fruit or desserts without overwhelming them.
Perfect Pairings
For a delicious snack, I love to cut up fresh, firm apples that have a hint of tartness. A quick dip in lemon juice enhances their tart flavor and keeps them looking fresh. These tart apple chunks can be skewered, making them perfect for dipping into the sweet and salty caramel sauce.
Ideal Occasions
This sauce is not only versatile but also makes a fantastic snack for various occasions, such as tailgating before the big game, fall or Halloween parties, showers, game night, or just as a way to enjoy fresh apples. Serve it in small individual containers so each person has their own dipping cup.
Cooking Time for Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
This sauce cooks quickly without any fuss. There’s no need to use a food thermometer or cook for an extended period, as this caramel sauce is easy and foolproof to make. After you bring the ingredients to a boil, it takes only one minute to cook. Remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. It’s that simple!
Ingredients
This sea salt caramel sauce recipe has six ingredients, most of which you might already have on hand. You can use whipping cream or heavy cream because either will work in this recipe.
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Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup cream (whipping or heavy)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine grind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, salt, and vanilla. Store in the refrigerator. To reheat, place in the microwave for 30 seconds on high. Stir and serve.