Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Sauce
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1cup dark brown sugar, not too firmly packed
- 1cup heavy cream
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½teaspoon salt, or to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
547 calories; 44 grams fat; 28 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 37 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 297 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or an enameled cast-iron pot, combine butter and sugar over medium heat and cook until sugar has melted completely and mixture has taken on a thick frothy appearance, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Step 2
Thoroughly whisk in cream. Let cool for 10 minutes, then add vanilla, vinegar and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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This is a true, old-fashioned butterscotch sauce, not just caramel. The vinegar gives it a unique tang.
I made this for a family dinner when I didn’t have time to bake. I set up a DYI sundae bar and sauce was a huge hit. It’s amazing that something so simple is so delicious.
Made this to go on a Banana Split as a surprise for my wife's birthday (we ate it from a large, clear pedestal bowl, and it was gorgeous!) and proceeded to spend the next two weeks eating the remaining sauce straight from the fridge, spoonful by spoonful. Highly recommend this sauce!
So much better than store bought. Wish I would have known about this gem of a recipe 50 years ago. My guests raved and were asking for the recipe and eating extra spoonfuls straight! Is the right consistency. Not too thick.