Salted caramel

Caramel finished with a noticeable amount of salt, which balances the sweetness and deepens the toasty, buttery flavor.

Salted caramel: A jar of salted caramel sauce with flaky sea salt sprinkled on top and a spoon drizzling caramel
  • Fillings, creams, frostings and sauces

Salted caramel sauce is made like regular caramel sauce: sugar is cooked to a deep amber, about 340 to 350°F (171 to 177°C), then butter and warm cream are whisked in carefully and flaky or fine sea salt is added to taste. Salted caramel became popular in France, especially in Brittany, known for its salted butter.

It is used as a sauce, a filling for chocolates and macarons, and a swirl in ice cream and brownies.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Salted caramel (Q136717543), Wikidata