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Creamy vanilla ice cream topped with caramel sauce in a white bowl, with caramel jar in the background.

Bourbon Caramel Sauce (with Maple Syrup)

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Wait Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 (1 1/5 cups)
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions
 

  • Add butter to a large bowl. Sprinkle flaked sea salt over the butter.
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  • Put a sieve over the butter. Heat the cream in the microwave for a minute and a half. Set aside.
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  • Add sugar and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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  • Bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir it.
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  • It will turn an amber, golden brown. It takes a few minutes. When it starts to happen, it happens quickly. That's my way of saying don't walk away from it. It goes from perfect to having to throw away your saucepan in no time.
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  • When the sugar reaches the desired color, slowly whisk in the HOT cream. If the cream is cold, it will seize and bubble all over the place and be a big ol' mess.
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  • If the cream is hot, it will still bubble but it will whisk in and come together.
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  • Turn off the heat and whisk until combined.
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  • Pour the VERY HOT caramel into the sieve over the butter.
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  • The butter will cool down the sugar and melt. Let it stand for a few minutes, then whisk until it all comes together.
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  • Whisk in the vanilla, bourbon, and maple. Until smooth and combined.
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Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 241mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Bourbon Caramel Sauce (With Maple Syrup)
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