Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Sweet, salty, buttery, this homemade salted bourbon caramel sauce is easy to make and absolutely irresistible! Drizzle on top of ice cream or other classics, such as this puff pastry apple tart, apple pie, or crisps. It elevates even the simplest of holiday desserts. It also makes for a lovely edible holiday gift as it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or frozen for up to three months.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light corn syrup or Lyle's golden syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter small dice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) bourbon I like Bulleit brand
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup (or golden syrup, if using), and 2 tablespoons (30ml) water in a heavy-bottomed small saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Heat over medium-high heat, swirling the pan, but not stirring, until it turns a medium-dark amber color, roughly 8 to 10 minutes. It will boil more aggressively at the beginning and gradually lessen as it darkens in color. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the room temperature heavy cream. It will sputter, so be careful. Continue whisking until smooth.
- Add the diced butter and continue to whisk until melted and fully integrated. Add the salt, bourbon, and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Pour into a heat-safe container, such as a glass jar, and let cool at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use. It will thicken considerably once cooled and more so when chilled.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm in 10-second intervals in the microwave. Thaw in the refrigerator, stirring well before using.
Caramel adapted lightly from this London Fog Cake recipe.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 16mg, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.03mg