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Salted Caramel

The most delicious homemade salted caramel.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1400kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. In a large pot, cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heat-proof rubber spatula until the sugar has melted and turns a golden caramel, about 8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add the chunks of butter, whisking until combined. The caramel will bubble and begin to harden, just keep stirring. Slowly add the cream, whisking until combined.
    2. Return the pot to medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring until the caramel has thickened, about 5-8 minutes or until the caramel reaches a temperature 238-240° F. on a candy thermometer (see notes).
    3. Spoon the caramel over the cookies as directed above.

Notes

Cooking Caramel at an Elevation: if you live above sea level, you will need to cook your caramel for less time. See this guide for helpful tips. I live at 9,000 feet and usually cook mine a total of 5-6 minutes after the cream has been added. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1400kcal