Butterscotch sauce is a beloved classic dessert topping made from simple pantry ingredients like sugar, cream, and butter. Its rich, caramel-like flavor and silky texture make it a versatile favorite for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or even fruit. Unlike caramel sauce, butterscotch is made using brown sugar, although this version uses white sugar, giving it a lighter yet still decadent profile. Quick to prepare and absolutely indulgent, it’s a go-to for creating warm dessert moments in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup thin cream (or light cream/heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cream, and butter.
Step 2: Heat and Stir
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously.
Step 3: Boil
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to boil for 3 minutes.
Step 4: Serve
- Remove from heat. Serve warm over desserts. Makes approximately 1 cup.
Tips
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla after cooking for deeper flavor.
- Stir in a pinch of salt to make salted butterscotch.
- Replace cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add a dash of bourbon for an adult version.
- Drizzle over ice cream, brownies, or warm apples.
- Use dark brown sugar for a richer, deeper flavor.
- Whisk constantly to prevent scorching.
- Double the recipe and store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 week.
- Warm gently before serving to restore pourable texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 1283kcalCarbohydrates: 227gProtein: 4gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 216gVitamin A: 1749IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
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