Butterscotch Sauce
DriftRecipes
A rich, velvety butterscotch sauce made with brown sugar, butter, and cream. Perfect for drizzling over desserts!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal
- 1 cup | Brown sugar | Packed
- 6 tablespoons | Unsalted butter | For richness
- 1 cup | Heavy whipping cream | For creaminess
- 1 tablespoon | Light corn syrup | For smooth texture
- 1 teaspoon | Vanilla extract | For flavor
- Pinch | Salt | To balance sweetness
Combine brown sugar, butter, cream, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
Increase heat to medium and boil for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.
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Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
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Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Drizzle over ice cream, cakes, or fruit for a decadent treat.
Keyword Butterscotch Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Easy Recipe, Homemade Dessert Topping, Ice Cream Topping