Description
Easy Butterscotch Sauce is a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and rich flavor that elevates any dessert. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or warm pies, this quick and easy recipe brings back fond memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved and combined.
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream while maintaining medium heat.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt; stir continuously until smooth.
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve drizzled over desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown. - Experiment with flavors by adding a splash of bourbon or rum for an adult twist. - Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks; reheat gently before serving.