Description

This homemade Butterscotch Sauce is smooth, sweet, and deeply flavorful with brown sugar, butter, and cream. It comes together in minutes and adds a warm, caramel-like richness to any dessert.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

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Instructions

Melt Butter & Sugar:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is bubbling and smooth.
Add Cream:
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Be careful — the mixture may bubble up. Stir constantly and bring back to a gentle boil.
Simmer & Thicken:
Reduce heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Finish:
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Sauce will thicken more as it cools. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Great over ice cream, apple pie, pancakes, or stirred into hot drinks!