Butterscotch Sauce

Butterscotch Sauce is a creamy homemade dessert topping with sweet and salty flavors and a rich buttery flavor.It is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, pies, or other desserts, adding a decadent touch to your favorite treats! I also have homemade Caramel Sauce you will want to have on hand, too! Once you taste the difference in homemade sauces, you will never buy the jarred varieties again! Ingredients & Substitutions Brown Sugar: The main purpose of brown sugar in this recipe is to provide sweetness and flavor.Brown sugar contains molasses, which gives the sauce its distinctive butterscotch flavor.

The packed brown sugar also adds moisture to the sauce, contributing to its thick and syrupy consistency.Butter: Butter adds a rich and creamy texture to the sauce, making it smooth and velvety.The salted butter also imparts a slightly salty note, which balances the sweetness of the sugar and enhances the overall flavor profile.

Additionally, butter contributes to the sauce’s glossy appearance.If using unsalted butter, you may want to increase the salt in the recipe.Heavy Cream: Heavy cream, also known as heavy whipping cream, gives the sauce a creamy texture.

You could substitute half-and-half if that is what you have on hand.Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup plays a crucial role in preventing the sugar from crystallizing during the cooking process.How To Use Butterscotch Sauce Butterscotch sauce is a versatile and delicious topping that c