Classic Butterscotch Sauce

Rich, buttery, and perfectly sweet. This classic butterscotch sauce is perfect over ice cream, cakes, or stirred into coffee.

Yields: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Special Equipment: heavy bottom pan

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: Pinch of sea salt for salted butterscotch

Directions

1. Melt butter: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add sugar: Stir in brown sugar and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring until glossy.

3. Add cream: Slowly pour in cream while stirring—it will bubble.

4. Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Finish: Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt.

6. Cool: Let cool slightly before using. Store up to 2 weeks in the fridge; reheat gently to serve.