Butterscotch Sauce
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A rich and classic homemade butterscotch sauce made with brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream and desserts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 15 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/4 cups | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 3 tbsp | Corn Syrup | Light or dark |
| 4 tbsp | Butter | Unsalted |
| 3/4 cup | Thin Cream | Or light cream |
Instructions
Step 1: Boiling and Combining
- Put 4 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp corn syrup, and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar in a pan.
- Boil until it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water, then remove from heat.
- Add 3/4 cup thin cream and stir until smooth and thoroughly combined.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Gently reheat before serving.
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