Learn how to make easy salted caramel sauce using your Instant Pot!
Youll have this recipe done in under 20 minutes.
This is the perfect topping for your fall desserts and also great for handing out in gift jars.
Are you a fan of salted caramel?
Probably if youre here!
I have always liked caramel just fine, but Im more of a chocolate topping kind of girl.
Give me hot fudge any day of the week.
I maintained that sentiment this entire time, until I actually tried it.
Im a huge fan.
And turns out I like salted better than non-salted!
I cant be the only one.
It only requires four ingredients besides water.
Its also done completely in the Instant Pot, which is nice.
Without having to use a burner!
This salted caramel sauce is made inthree simple steps.
Youre going to love this recipe!
or just straight from the jar (horrifying mouth cover as I say this).
I promise youre going to love it!
Learn how to make it below.
Ingredients
This recipe makes a little over two cups of salted caramel.
Its hard to say how many servings that is given that some people like more sauce than others.
But I would estimate each person using around 1/4 cup, so estimate abouteight servings for this recipe.
Instructions
Gather all of your ingredients.
Add both the sugar and water into your Instant Pot.
Press the Saute button.
Youll want to use a high heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix everything together.
Continue stirring the sugar water as it heats.
Basically youre going to keep stirring until the liquid starts caramelizing and the sugar is dissolved.
Dont let it burn by sitting, and keep stirring.
Youre going to do this until you recognize that the sugar water has thickened, or caramelized.
I go by feel, but it takes about 10 15 minutes.
Once caramelized, turn off the Instant Pot.
Its going to stay hot for a bit.
Stir in the heavy cream.
Continue stirring, and if you notice any clumping, continue stirring.
You might have to stir more vigorously or use a whisk in this step.
Keep mixing together and I promise everything will combine.
Then youre going to add the butter and salt.
After the butter has melted and combined with the caramel, leave it for a minute or so.
If you notice any clumps, they will melt, or you’re free to stir them out.
The salted caramel sauce is going to thicken as it cools.
Let it cool completely, then you’re free to pour it into containers with tight lights.
It helps to use your spatula to scrape the sides to get it out of the Instant Pot.
Yep this is a sticky sauce!
This salted caramel sauce will continue to solidify in the refrigerator.
Ill be honest, I love the4 ounce mason jarsfor gifting this caramel sauce.
Such a cute little idea.
Notes
In this recipe I recommend a thermometer, but you dont really need one.
you’re able to visually observe when the sauce is thickening.
I just provide the temp for those who like to use one!
I wouldnt use a funnel or anything else to pour the sauce into the containers.
Everything you cover with caramel sauce is going to end up sticky.
Just do the best it’s possible for you to and have a sponge at the ready.
If youre going to gift that day you’re able to go ahead and leave it out.
Otherwise, store in the fridge for up to a month.
you’ve got the option to also freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.
Youll want to thaw before using.
