You may never buy caramel sauce again after you make this incredible Buttermilk Bourbon Caramel Sauce – bourbon optional!
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Those that know me best know that I am somewhat of a caramel freak. Like, if I had the choice between hot fudge and caramel sauce I’d go with caramel every single time. Well, almost every single time 🙂
There is something absolutely satisfying about the sweet, smooth flavor of caramel. That deep, rich color is so glorious, it just begs to be drizzled on a bowl of premium vanilla ice cream.
And, once you’ve made it yourself, it will be virtually impossible for you to enjoy store bought caramel sauce again. There is so little work involved – the caramel sauce practically cooks itself.
The addition of bourbon and buttermilk add a punch of flavor and the teensiest hint of tang that takes this caramel sauce from amazing to WOW in a single bite.
This sauce will be making an appearance tomorrow on our French Toast. (Bananas Foster French Toast anyone?? Sounds like a new recipe to me!) My kids will thank me. My husband will love me just a little bit more. And then I will go for an extra long walk 🙂
Totally worth it.
How would you enjoy this caramel sauce? Ice cream? French Toast? Waffles? On top of Ice Cream Truffles? Or, are you like me and prefer it directly off the spoon;)
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Buttermilk-Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp butter room temperature
- 2 tbsp bourbon OR 1 Tbls vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a bowl over medium heat. Cook, without stirring for 15-20 minutes or until a patch of golden colored sugar develops. (Golden - not golden brown.)
- Swirl the sugar mixture around the pan until the entire mixture turns an even, golden color.
- Turn off the heat and slowly stir in heavy cream and buttermilk being careful as the mixture will bubble slightly.
- Stir in butter until fully combined.
- Stir in bourbon or vanilla extract.
- Let cool to room temperature and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If any clumps or crystals form, just heat the sauce again over low heat.
Nutrition
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Disclaimer: I was provided product for this post by Challenge Butter, but all opinions are, as always 100% my own. I LOVE Challenge Butter!
Sylvana says
Hi! Great recipe! Is there any substitution for the light corn syrup? Thanks
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Not that I have personally tried. I know others have used honey or maple syrup so you can try that if you like!
Michelle Simpson says
Question… does the recipe call for actual alcoholic bourbon, or bourbon extract? the way it is worded, I wasn’t sure.Thanks!
Cindy says
I would like to can something like this. Anyone have any odeas?
Umm Haneefah @The Halal Gourmet says
When you find a good caramel recipe, you keep it! This is quite inspiring. I will obviously skip on the bourbon but I might try mirin instead of vanilla extract.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Vanilla works great so definitely give it a try! Thanks for stopping by!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Although I’m a huge chocoholic, I usually tend towards lighter flavors during the summer (who can resist fruit when it’s so hot out??”), and caramel sneaks into a close second place behind hot fudge sauce. This looks fabulous, and I love how you used buttermilk for that little tang. So smart!
Kristy says
I’m absolutely drooling right now over your bourbon caramel sauce. It sounds amazing! Sharing 🙂
xox Kristy @ 3 Peppers Recipes – Crafts, Cooking & Color
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Wow!! This looks AMAZING! I’m also a big caramel fan and I will certainly be making this recipe very soon.. Thanks!
Allie says
OMG, yes please, I love caramel! I’d love it if you shared this at “Worthwhile Wednesdays” http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/2014/07/worthwhile-wednesdays-25.html
~Allie