The Best Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Don’t even think you have tasted the best thing ever if you have never had bourbon salted caramel sauce. I am not even a bourbon fan, and then I tasted this. To describe it would be to say imagine if butter, bourbon and caramel all went on a 3 week vacation, and met a sprinkle of salt. Yep, that is how it tastes. I have not ever been on a 3 week vacation, but I can only imagine it is about as good as this!

Okay, let’s get serious. Just for a minute. This sauce is so good, you can put it on just about anything. Bruce created it to get drizzled over these BOURBON PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES, and wow, was that a good idea! Of course, we had to top the blondies with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream first. Then we warmed the sauce, and drizzled it over the whole thing. No regrets.

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Ingredients You Will Need

Ingredients for Cupcakes:

• Flour: Provides structure to the cupcakes and helps them hold their shape.
• Sugar: Sweetens the cupcakes and adds moisture, contributing to a tender crumb.
• Dutch cocoa powder: Gives the cupcakes a rich, deep chocolate flavor and dark color.
• Baking soda: Helps the cupcakes rise by producing carbon dioxide bubbles when combined with acidic ingredients like cocoa powder.
• Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, further helping the cupcakes rise and become light and fluffy.
• Espresso powder: Enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a distinct coffee taste, making the chocolate more intense.
• Salt: Enhances the flavor of the other ingredients and balances the sweetness.
• Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tenderness to the cupcakes’ texture.
• Vegetable oil: Contributes to the moistness of the cupcakes and helps keep them soft.
• Eggs: Provide structure, moisture, and richness to the cupcakes.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the cupcakes and adds a warm aroma.

Ingredients for Chocolate Buttercream:

• Butter: Forms the base of the buttercream, providing richness and a creamy texture.
• Unsweetened cocoa (Dutch-processed): Adds intense chocolate flavor and dark color to the buttercream.
• Confectioner’s sugar: Sweetens the buttercream and helps to thicken it to a spreadable consistency.
• Heavy cream: Adds richness and smoothness to the buttercream, helping to achieve the desired texture.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the buttercream with its warm, aromatic notes.
• Espresso powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor of the buttercream without adding a distinct coffee taste, making it richer and more complex.

How to Store

Storing these is simple:

• Be sure to allow to completely cool before storing.
• We do not frost all of the cinnamon rolls, so we store the frosting in a seperate air tight container.
• Store rolls in an air tight container, or wrapped in foil.
• Both may be kept for up to one week, in the fridge.

What to serve with potato skins

1. Side Salad: A crisp, refreshing side salad complements the richness of the potato and cheese. Choose a simple garden salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette dressing to balance the flavors. Our Pasta House Italian Salad pairs perfectly with these!
2. Soup: A warm bowl of soup pairs wonderfully with this appetizer, especially during colder months. Opt for a comforting soup like vegetable soup, butternut squash, or broccoli cheddar to create a satisfying meal combination.
3. Vegetable Platter: Serve potato skins alongside a colorful vegetable platter for a balanced and nutritious meal. Include a variety of raw veggies such as carrot sticks, celery, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and snap peas, accompanied by a dip like hummus or ranch dressing for added flavor.

Bourbon Caramel Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bourbon, caramel

Servings: 3 cups

Calories: 297kcal

Author: theperksofbeingus

Equipment

• pot
• Spatula
• measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Ingredients for Bourbon Caramel Sauce:

• 2 cups dark brown sugar packed
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter cubed
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tbls bourbon
• 2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

• Instructions for Bourbon Caramel Sauce
• Stir the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for about 10 minutes the mixture thickens. Whisk frequently.  
  2 cups dark brown sugar packed, 1 ½ cups unsalted butter cubed
• Add in heavy cream, vanilla, and bourbon. Gently whisk. Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. 
  1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tbls bourbon
• Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt. Cool in the pan for about 10 mins. 
  2 teaspoon sea salt
• Pour the sauce into a jar and cool completely until ready to use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 78mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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