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.

Ingredients You Will Need

Slice that chicken thin, and get ready for this saucy dinner!

  • Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless): The primary protein source in the dish, providing a lean and versatile base for the piccata.
  • Flour (for dredging): Used to coat the chicken before frying, creating a crispy and golden exterior. It also helps thicken the sauce later.
  • Garlic granules or garlic powder: Adds a rich and savory flavor to the chicken. Garlic complements the tangy and bright elements of the piccata sauce.
  • Lemon pepper seasoning: Imparts a zesty and citrusy flavor to the chicken, enhancing its overall taste. This seasoning complements the lemony character of the sauce.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying): Used to fry the chicken breasts, contributing to the dish’s flavor and providing a desirable texture to the exterior of the chicken.
  • Shallot (diced): Adds a mild and sweet onion flavor to the sauce, enhancing its complexity.
  • Garlic (thinly sliced): Works in conjunction with the garlic used in the chicken dredging, intensifying the overall garlic aroma in the dish.
  • Chicken broth: Provides a savory and flavorful liquid base for the sauce, balancing the acidity from the lemon juice and wine.
  • Lemon juice: Infuses the sauce with a bright and citrusy flavor, creating the signature piccata taste.
  • Dry white wine (may substitute chicken broth): Adds depth and complexity to the sauce. The acidity and flavor from the wine complement the other ingredients.
  • Butter (sliced into pieces): Contributes richness and creaminess to the sauce, creating a velvety texture and smoothing out the flavors.
  • Lemon (thinly sliced): Adds both visual appeal and additional citrusy notes to the dish.
  • Capers (rinsed): Introduces a briny and tangy element, cutting through the richness of the butter and providing a distinctive flavor to the sauce.

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.
A small mason jar with bourbon salted caramel sauce and blondies

Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, caramel
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 297kcal
Author: theperksofbeingus

Equipment

  • pot
  • 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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Comments

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  2. Cindy Reply

    5 stars
    The Salted Caramel Bourbon Sauce, was quick and easy. I chose this because I wanted one with Brown Sugar. The sauce came out creamy without grittiness. I used an Airport/ MiniBar bottle size of a good quality Bourbon and the flavor was mild but excellent. I am certain I cooked off the alcohol because the alcohol smell is gone, but the earthy flavors are not.
    I am making a peaches and cream refrigerator cake and the sauce will be in a layer, with a drizzle on top. I will save the rest because in about 8 days apple season will begin and I can see several uses. This a definite keeper. I only altered it slightly, more Bourbon because I don’t drink it, so used it. And I let it cook a bit longer after the 2 minute boil, on a medium low heat to thicken just a bit more because of the extra liquid. The texture is smooth and rich. Again it is a recipe worth repeating.

    • Dina and Bruce at the Golden Gate Bridge

      Bruce and Dina Miller Reply

      Cindy,

      We are so glad that you liked this recipe! The peaches and cream refrigerator cake sounds yummy! Bruce just made a batch of this caramel sauce for brownies and homemade ice cream last weekend, and it was tasty!

      Thank you for your kind words!

      Dina and Bruce

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