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Butterscotch Sauce

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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 (1/4 cup) servings
Calories 313
Author Annalise Sandberg

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.

Nutrition

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