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Butterscotch Sauce

Servings: 4 (1/4 cup) servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and whisk together with the cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Taste the sauce and add more vanilla or salt as desired.
  • Serve the butterscotch sauce hot or cold. To reheat, put it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. The sauce will keep in the fridge for several weeks.
Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 166mg, Potassium: 59mg, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 792IU, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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