Butterscotch Sauce

Name: Butterscotch Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Butterscotch Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Butterscotch, made from butter and brown sugar, is generally believed to have English origins, with the name first recorded in the early-to-mid 19th century, though the precise story behind it is undocumented. It became a beloved dessert sauce in both British and American kitchens.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat.
2Simmer, stirring, 3-4 minutes until bubbly and slightly thickened.
3Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
4Cool slightly before serving.

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