Butterscotch Sauce – A delicious homemade butterscotch sauce made with just 5 simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Great on top of ice cream or in drinks!
Butterscotch Sauce
This may sound crazy but I had never had butterscotch until recently. Like, nothing butterscotch flavored at all. I thought it was just that funky looking yellow candy and that was it so when I learned that it was a sweet, caramel like sauce made with rich dark brown sugar, my mind was blown. I set out to try it and it completely knocked my socks off! Having made salted caramel sauce before, I found this to be even easier to make and it is so good on everything from vanilla bean ice cream to blondies to brownies! I might have made the best butterscotch latte this week that should be coming soon too!
Common Questions About Making Butterscotch Sauce
What is butterscotch sauce?
Butterscotch sauce is a simple sweet sauce made with dark brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt that is great for topping desserts and drinks with or using in baking.
What is the difference between caramel sauce and butterscotch sauce?
While caramel sauce and butterscotch sauce are very similar, the biggest difference comes down to how they are prepared. In caramel, you caramelize the sugar and then add in additional ingredients whereas butterscotch they are all cooked together and it typically uses dark brown sugar instead. It depends on the recipe but those are some general differences.
How should I store butterscotch sauce?
I suggest refrigerating butterscotch sauce as it contains dairy.
How long does butterscotch sauce last?
I would use it within about a week.
How should I reheat butterscotch sauce?
Either microwave it for about 20-30 seconds or heat it in a small saucepan over medium heat.
What can I use butterscotch sauce in?
So many things! Some of my favorite recipes to use butterscotch in include –
- Butterscotch Latte
- Butterscotch White Russian
- Butterscotch Hot Chocolate
- Butterscotch Brownies
- Butterscotch Blondies
- Butterscotch Cookies
- Butterscotch Cake
- Butterscotch Pie
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Butterscotch Sauce
Butterscotch Sauce - A delicious homemade butterscotch sauce made with just 5 simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Great on top of ice cream or in drinks!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add in all ingredients except for vanilla extract and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add in vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
* You can use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar but it won't have quite as deep of a flavor.
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