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Butterscotch Sauce
Butterscotch sauce, with its sweet, buttery, rich flavor, is a delicious old-fashioned dessert sauce that makes all of your favorite treats irresistible!
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Butterscotch sauce has a sweet, buttery, rich flavor that is simply irresistible and will be sure to make all your favorite treats unforgettable! You can use it as a dip, pour it over ice cream sundaes or cake, or even add it to your coffee for a sweet and creamy treat. All you need is four simple ingredients to make your own butterscotch sauce that tastes much better than any store-bought sauce.
Craving more sweet dessert sauces to top your favorite confections? If you’re looking for more delectable dessert sauce recipes then you’ll also want to make Toffee Sauce, Hot Fudge Sauce, and Salted Caramel Sauce.
Butterscotch Sauce Ingredients
You will need:
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Substitutions and Additions
SALT: If you want a slightly salty kick, you can add ⅛ teaspoon of kosher salt.
BROWN SUGAR: You can use light brown sugar for a slightly lighter-colored sauce.
BUTTER: You can also use unsalted butter instead of salted sweet cream in this easy recipe.
How to Make Butterscotch Sauce
PRO TIP: This sauce will freeze well. Consider making a big batch of butterscotch sauce and keep it for later.
STEP ONE: Using a 2 to 3-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and stir until melted.
STEP TWO: Whisk in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Continue to whisk just until the sugar dissolves. Stop whisking and allow the mixture to boil for 4 minutes. Do not stir.
PRO TIP: Keep a close eye on your mixture and follow the boiling time closely, as you don’t want it to burn to the bottom of your pan.
STEP THREE: Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the butterscotch sauce to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a ½ pint mason jar. The longer the sauce sits, the thicker it will get.
PRO TIP: The butterscotch sauce will thicken as it cools. Once it is completely cool, if it is too thick to pour smoothly, it can be reheated for 10 to 15 seconds at a time in the microwave to make it more pourable.
How to Serve Butterscotch Sauce
Rich and creamy, this easy butterscotch sauce is just the thing to top your ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or enjoy it straight out of the jar. It will taste amazing no matter how you choose to enjoy it!
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store homemade butterscotch sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you are ready to serve the sauce, remove the lid and microwave for 25-30 seconds. Stir well, or screw the lid back on and gently shake and pour.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this creamy butterscotch sauce recipe in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Butterscotch sauce is a delicious old-fashioned dessert sauce that is rich, creamy, and easy to make. Just the thought of butterscotch sauce may make your mouth water! With its decadent, luxurious flavor, this butterscotch sauce is one of those things that just makes everything better.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long will this homemade butterscotch recipe last?
This easy sauce can be kept in the fridge in a glass jar or airtight container for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.
Could I use regular milk instead of heavy cream?
We have not tried this, but I think this would work fine. Your butterscotch sauce may be ever so slightly less creamy but still delicious.
What is the difference between butterscotch and caramel sauce?
While both are similar and are delicious on top of desserts, caramel sauce is made with granulated sugar, while butterscotch sauce is made with brown sugar.
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Butterscotch Sauce
Butterscotch sauce, with its sweet, buttery, rich flavor, is a delicious old-fashioned dessert sauce that makes all of your favorite treats irresistible!
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using a 2 to 3-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and stir until melted.
- Whisk in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Continue to whisk just until the sugar dissolves. Stop whisking and allow the mixture to boil for 4 minutes. Do not stir.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the butterscotch sauce to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a ½ pint mason jar. The longer the sauce sits, the thicker it will get.
Notes
This sauce will freeze well. Consider making a big batch of butterscotch sauce and keep it for later.
Keep a close eye on your mixture and follow the boiling time closely, as you don’t want it to burn to the bottom of your pan.
The butterscotch sauce will thicken as it cools. Once it is completely cool, if it is too thick to pour smoothly, it can be reheated for 10 to 15 seconds at a time in the microwave to make it more pourable.
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