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Elevate Your Ice Cream Game with a Rich Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

When it comes to crafting the ultimate ice cream sundae, it’s all about the details. And what better way to take your sundae to the next level than with a rich, homemade butterscotch sauce?

The Perfect Sauce

This indulgent sauce is made with just 8 ingredients, including unsalted butter, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and heavy cream. The addition of dark rum, pure vanilla extract, fine salt, and fresh lemon juice gives the sauce a depth of flavor that’s hard to resist.

Making the Sauce

To create this velvety sauce, start by heating the butter, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the butter has melted, then add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, cooking until it reaches 245°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and carefully pour in the heavy cream, rum, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then let cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Sundae

With your butterscotch sauce ready, it’s time to build your sundae. Start with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream (or 1 scoop vanilla and 1 scoop chocolate for a twist). Top with sliced banana and lightly toasted pistachios for added texture and flavor. Finally, drizzle with your homemade butterscotch sauce and serve immediately.

Tips and Variations

Want to take your sundae to the next level? Try adding other toppings like whipped cream, chopped nuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt. And for a fun twist, use different flavors of ice cream or add a splash of liqueur to your butterscotch sauce.

With this simple recipe, you’ll be on your way to creating the ultimate ice cream sundae. So go ahead, get creative, and indulge in the rich flavors of homemade butterscotch sauce!