Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Melt the Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or whisk. It will clump first, then melt into a smooth amber liquid.
- Add Butter: Carefully stir in the butter (the mixture will bubble vigorously). Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute to thicken.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in the salt and vanilla. Let it cool slightly—it will thicken more as it cools.
- Serve: Pour into a small serving bowl and serve alongside your Caramel Pecan Pretzel Bites.
Tip: For a fun twist, sprinkle a few crushed pretzels on top of the sauce for extra crunch and a visual cue that it’s meant for dipping your bites.
If you want, I can also give you a white chocolate ganache version that’s even creamier and sweeter—perfect if you’re serving it to chocoholics.