Buttermilk-Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Vegetarian
Buttermilk-Bourbon Caramel Sauce
25 min.
5
366kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic treat: Buttermilk-Bourbon Caramel Sauce. This rich and creamy sauce is perfect for drizzling over desserts, adding a luxurious touch to your favorite beverages, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. With its unique combination of flavors, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

In just 25 minutes, you can create a luscious caramel sauce that boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and depth, thanks to the addition of bourbon. The buttermilk adds a subtle tang that cuts through the richness, making each bite a harmonious experience. Whether you're looking to elevate a simple scoop of ice cream or enhance a decadent cake, this sauce is versatile enough to complement a variety of dishes.

With only a handful of ingredients, including sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of light corn syrup, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. The process of cooking the sugar to a golden amber hue is a rewarding experience, and the moment you stir in the bourbon is nothing short of magical. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a sweet masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoon plus light
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Pour sugar into a heavy 5-quart saucepan. Stir in 1/4 cup water and corn syrup. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook without stirring for 15 to 18 minutes, or until mixture turns golden. Reduce heat to low and swirl mixture around pan until it turns golden amber in color.
  2. Slowly add cream and buttermilk, stirring constantly with a long wooden spoon (be careful, mixture will bubble up). Stir in butter.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon. If caramel begins to clump and harden, return to low heat and stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein1.19%
Fat28.25%
Carbs70.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.02
Glycemic Load
42.71
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.5921739190817%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.75kcal
18.29%
Fat:11.46g
17.63%
Saturated Fat:7.14g
44.63%
Carbohydrates:64.4g
21.47%
Net Carbohydrates:64.4g
23.42%
Sugar:64.54g
71.71%
Cholesterol:34.23mg
11.41%
Sodium:40.42mg
1.76%
Alcohol:2g
100%
Alcohol %:2.33%
100%
Protein:1.08g
2.17%
Vitamin A:439.63IU
8.79%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.59%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.58%
Calcium:31.35mg
3.14%
Phosphorus:24.92mg
2.49%
Selenium:1.58µg
2.25%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.95%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Potassium:40.85mg
1.17%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes