Description
Easy Butterscotch Sauce is a rich, buttery topping made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or enjoying by the spoonful. It comes together quickly in one saucepan for a sweet and smooth finish.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 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 smooth and bubbling.
- Carefully stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook for another 3–4 minutes, until thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Store leftovers in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before using.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, more robust flavor.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum for an adult twist.
- Great over ice cream, bread pudding, pancakes, or stirred into coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg