Indulge in the Rich Flavor of Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
When it comes to elevating your dessert game, a rich and creamy butterscotch sauce can make all the difference. This delectable condiment is perfect for serving alongside Sticky Steamed Pumpkin Pudding, but it’s also a fantastic addition to ice cream, gingerbread, or even steamed chocolate pudding.
A Simple yet Decadent Recipe
This easy-to-make recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups of butterscotch sauce, requiring only 1 hour of active cooking time and a total of 1 hour from start to finish.
Gather Your Ingredients
To create this indulgent sauce, you’ll need the following five ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon Scotch, brandy, or dark rum (or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract)
Slow Cooker Magic
Combine the butter, brown sugar, cream, and salt in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together in perfect harmony. Once the hour is up, whisk in the Scotch (or vanilla extract) until well blended and heated through.
Serve and Savor
Serve your butterscotch sauce warm, and enjoy it with your favorite desserts. You can keep the sauce warm on LOW for up to 1 hour before serving, or store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week if made in advance.
A Recipe from the Experts
This recipe is excerpted from “Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining” by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, published by The Harvard Common Press in 2007. With permission, we’re thrilled to share this delightful recipe with you.
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