Salted Caramel

This easy to make homemade salted caramel uses only 5 ingredients. It is a lot easier to make then it looks. It is perfect to use on top of desserts or on top of ice cream!

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STEP 1: In a medium saucepan, melt the sugar.

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STEP 2: Once melting, whisk continuously until smooth.

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STEP 3: Remove from heat. Whisk in half the butter until melted.

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STEP 4: Whisk in the remaining butter.

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STEP 5: Pour in half the heavy cream and whisk until combined. Repeat with remaining heavy cream.

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STEP 6: Mix in salt and vanilla.

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STEP 7: Pour hot caramel into glass container. Cool completely.

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