Description
Bobby Flay’s Salted Caramel celebrates rich, golden sweetness with complex layers of flavor. Rich caramel notes dance with sea salt crystals, creating a dessert experience that lingers deliciously on palates craving sophisticated indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Heavy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cold water
Seasoning:
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; or amount to taste
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan (20.3 centimeters / 8 inches) on medium-high heat and combine granulated sugar with 60 milliliters / 1/4 cup cold water, allowing the mixture to dissolve naturally without stirring.
- Monitor the caramelization process carefully, watching the sugar transform into a rich amber hue over approximately 10 to 12 minutes, avoiding direct agitation to prevent crystallization.
- Meanwhile, gently heat heavy cream in a separate small saucepan, ensuring it reaches a warm temperature without boiling.
- Once the sugar reaches a deep amber color, cautiously pour the warm cream into the caramel, whisking continuously to create a smooth, integrated sauce.
- Continue cooking the combined mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring consistently to achieve a homogeneous consistency and prevent scorching.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate unsalted butter, allowing it to melt completely while stirring.
- Season with a pinch of kosher salt, adjusting to personal taste preferences for a balanced sweet and savory profile.
- Transfer the caramel sauce to a serving container, allowing it to cool slightly before drizzling over desserts or storing in an airtight glass jar.
Notes
- Heating sugar demands precision with a sturdy, thick-based cookware to distribute warmth evenly.
- Select kosher salt carefully, understanding its subtle impact on caramel’s final taste profile.
- Gentle cream incorporation requires constant stirring and gentle pre-warming to prevent sudden temperature shifts.
- Simmering transforms mixture texture; slow, steady heat develops rich, complex flavors.
- Allowing complete cooling prevents unwanted moisture buildup during storage, maintaining optimal caramel consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 0.44 g
- Fat: 28.75 g
- Saturated Fat: 17.25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg