Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar to the saucepan.
- Stir continuously until the brown sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Allow the butterscotch sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve the butterscotch sauce warm over your favorite desserts, such as ice cream, cakes, or brownies.
- Store any leftover butterscotch sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.
- Enjoy your homemade butterscotch sauce!
- This homemade butterscotch sauce is rich, buttery, and full of caramelized brown sugar flavor. It’s a delicious addition to any dessert and is sure to impress your family and friends.