Salted Caramel

By aarrington

Ingredients

• 2 C granulated sugar
• 12 T unsalted butter, cut into 1 T sections
• 1 C heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1-3 tsp. kosher salt (to taste)

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

Heat sugar over medium high heat, stirring often. The sugar will start to clump together and then break down into a liquid. Whisk constantly and heat to 350° on a candy thermometer.

Carefully add the butter. Stir until butter is melted completely.

Carefully add heavy cream. Let boil for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.

Let cool before pouring into jars for storage.
Store in refrigerator.

*Pour over shortbread for salted caramel shortbread bars
*Add to buttercream for caramel buttercream