Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (such as Maldon®)

Steps

1. Pour sugar and water into a small saucepan; swirl gently to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side. Increase heat to high and boil until sugar turns amber, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Add butter and salt, stirring to combine. Pour caramel into a glass container; let cool.