If you’re as passionate about salted butter caramel as we are, this easy stovetop recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. With just four ingredients, you’ll have a luscious, golden caramel that’s velvety smooth, perfectly sweet, and balanced with just the right hit of sea salt. Use it to elevate everything from ice cream to apples—or eat it straight off the spoon!
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Caramelize the Sugar
- Place the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Allow the sugar to melt slowly, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula.
- Watch carefully as the sugar turns from clear to golden, and finally to a rich amber color. Don’t let it burn!
