How to Make Butterscotch
Homemade butterscotch is a nostalgic dessert sauce made from three basic ingredients (brown sugar, butter, and cream), and it's so simple to make. This guide on How to Make Butterscotch will walk you through its simple process so you can have this sweet sauce for your next ice cream sundae, pie, or cake!
- Prep Time: 00:05
- Cook Time: 00:10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 pint
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (55 grams) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1-¼ packed cup (250 grams) dark brown sugar
- 1-¼ cup (280 grams) heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add butter to a medium pot and turn on the heat to medium. Once the butter begins to melt, add in brown sugar. Using a spatula, carefully stir the sugar mixture around to evenly distribute the heat and ensure even melting of the sugar. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the sugar has turned to liquid and is bubbling throughout the pot.
- Carefully and slowly, whisk in the heavy cream. Start with about ¼ cup, whisking it fully into the sugar, and then gradually add the remaining.
- Continue to cook the butterscotch over medium heat, watching carefully to ensure it doesn’t boil over, for 5-8 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add in the salt at the end.
- Remove the butterscotch from the heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes in the pan to slightly cool. Then transfer it to a heat-safe container for storage, or use it as desired.
Notes
If desired, you can also use light brown sugar. It will just have a lighter flavor.
The longer you cook it, the thicker the mixture will be. If you have found that after it is cooled, it is too thick, you can briefly reheat the mixture and add in a bit more cream to thin it out.
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