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Bourbon Caramel Sauce

This easy Bourbon Caramel Sauce is perfect for fall and holiday desserts! It's sweet, gooey with an added depth of flavor from the salt and bourbon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Caramel, Desserts, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter chopped, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions

  • Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Give it a stir then set it to medium to medium high heat for 11-13 minutes until it turns a copper/iced tea color.
  • Remove pan from heat and whisk in the cream followed by the butter. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the vanilla, bourbon, and salt. Pour the caramel sauce into a heat proof jar and allow to cool slightly. Mixture will thicken up as it cools. 

Notes

Recipe from Minimalist Baker's 4-Ingredient Bourbon Caramel Sauce and Gimme Some Oven's Bourbon Caramel Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.01mg