Four ingredient home made salted caramel
Four ingredient home made salted caramel is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Munchies By Mallory on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 20 min
Cost: $1.90 total, $0.16 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (preferably fine white sugar)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small cubes, cold)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat, chilled)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (fine or flaky, adjust to taste)
Instructions
Measure and Prepare Ingredients
Measure 1 cup granulated sugar, cube 6 tbsp butter, pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into a small bowl, and set 1 tsp sea salt aside.
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Melt and Caramelize Sugar
Place the non‑stick saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, and stir continuously with the wooden spoon until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Incorporate Butter
Add the cubed butter to the caramelized sugar. It will sizzle vigorously; continue stirring until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Add Heavy Cream
Slowly pour the chilled heavy cream into the pan while stirring. The mixture will bubble up; keep stirring until fully incorporated and the sauce is glossy.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Season with Salt and Finish
Stir in the sea salt, taste, and adjust if needed. Remove the pan from heat and let the caramel cool slightly before transferring to a jar.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 17, 2026








