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Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Luscious and rich with a nice smooth bourbon flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel
Servings: 8
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (222g)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon Fleur De Sel salt

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar and water in a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Swirl the pan but do not scrape the sides. Continue cooking until the caramel becomes a deep brown amber color.
  • Remove from the heat and add the cream. Whisk taking care not to scrape the sides of the pan. Add the bourbon and salt and whisk until smooth. Cool and store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

(Bourbon Caramel Sauce adapted from Williams-Sonoma)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg