50 Ways to Eat Salted Caramel - Sally's Baking Addiction (2024)

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Author: Sally

Published: 10/19/2018Updated: 09/16/2021

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From cupcakes and brownies to pies and apples, I’m sharing 50 ways to eat salted caramel.

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What can I eat with salted caramel?

As it turns out, salted caramel is one of the most loved recipes on my website. Made from only 4 simple ingredients in only 10 minutes, this homemade caramel is fresh, salty, sweet, and irresistibly buttery. No candy thermometer required and the possibilities are endless. So today I’m showing you 50 different ways to eat salted caramel and trust me, after trying this 1 time… you’ll be hooked like the rest of us.

For reference, here is my salted caramel recipe.

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Pies with Salted Caramel

Cookies with Salted Caramel

Cakes + Cupcakes

Fun Treats with Salted Caramel

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Use Salted Caramel as a Topping For:

And you only need 5 ingredients for salted caramel frosting!

Salted Caramel is Also Fabulous:

on ice cream
with apple slices (Or try my caramel apples recipe instead!)
mixed with yogurt
on popcorn
with pretzels
on pancakes/waffles
with cinnamon rolls
on brownies
with cinnamon sugar pita chips
on a spoon

Here’s to always having a jar of homemade salted caramel in your refrigerator. 😉

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Jane Doe says:

July 27, 2023

So, so good!
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Kristin Miller says:

July 26, 2023

I agree that this salted caramel is the most delicious thing I’ve ever tasted … when it’s freshly made. But after I refrigerate it it’s rock hard, do you recommend letting it sit at room temperature for a long time before using again or microwaving to get back that original luscious consistency?
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- Lexi @ Sally's Baking Recipes says:
  
  July 26, 2023
  
  Hi Kristin! That’s completely normal for the salted caramel to solidify in the refrigerator. You can use the microwave to warm it back up to spooning/drizzling consistency.
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Shiloh kinne says:

September 11, 2022

I tried making your caramel apples but I don’t have a candy thermometer
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kassy says:

April 1, 2022

i tried the apples and they are so good
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Cindy says:

August 7, 2021

Finally a great caramel recipe that is good and you don’t have to jump through hoops to make…no swirling, candy thermometer etc and it comes out perfect every time. I keep a jar in the refrigerator. Thanks!!!
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Story says:

November 30, 2020

Hi Sally! First I want to say I love your recipe for salted caramel!! My question is- is there a way to turn this caramel recipe into like caramel chews?
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- Stephanie @ Sally's Baking Recipes says:
  
  December 1, 2020
  
  Hi Story, I recommend using this recipe for Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels.
  
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Amanda says:

September 18, 2020

Salted caramel is easily the recipe I use most from your website! With a spoon, classic!
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Alice says:

May 8, 2020

Sally! I love all your recipes. How do I know if I’ve burned my caramel? My batch tastes a bit acrid, I’m worried I may have overcooked it!
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- Sally says:
  
  May 8, 2020
  
  Hi Alice! If it’s pretty dark brown and tastes bitter, it’s likely over-cooked. Which is an easy fix for next time– lower the heat and/or remove from the stove a little sooner.
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  - shiloh kinne says:
    
    September 11, 2022
    
    I tried making your caramel apples but I don’t have a candy thermometer
susan says:

October 26, 2019

A teaspoon stirred into some oatmeal along with some diced apple is phenomenal!
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Lizzie says:

October 22, 2019

My latest (and definitely up there for bad!) habit is adding a spoonful to my coffee, or for a total treat, using it to make a proper Salted caramel latte!
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- Sally says:
  
  October 22, 2019
  
  YUM!!!! It’s so good in coffee!!
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Michelle Roberts says:

July 3, 2019

Hi Sally, love this caramel recipe! Second time I am making it to pour over the apple pie bars! I love your website! Everything I have tried is delicious and my guests love it too!!
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John Pansera says:

May 14, 2019

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Can this be used in Caramel Tassies
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- Sally says:
  
  May 15, 2019
  
  Yes, this should work!
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NAnderson says:

December 4, 2018

I LOVE this recipe and make it every year at Christmas, since our family tradition is to eat homemade ice cream after opening presents. Do you think I could add a bit of vanilla after I’ve stirred in the salt?
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- Sally says:
  
  December 4, 2018
  
  Yes, absolutely! I recommend 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Love your tradition!
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Mary says:

November 30, 2018

It’s delicious! Can you double the recipe? Also can you hot water bath it to keep unrefrigerated? Thank you so much!
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- Sally says:
  
  December 1, 2018
  
  Hi Mary! Since it’s technically a candy, I don’t recommend doubling or even tripling the caramel recipe. Make separate batches. Added volume will prevent the caramel from cooking properly.
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Nicole says:

October 29, 2018

I just tried a new way to eat your salted caramel last night! It was in a pumpkin snickerdoodle sundae.
Place one white chocolate pumpkin snickerdoodle (seriously my favorite favorite fall cookie) in a bowl. Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Generously drizzle with salted caramel. LOVE it! Try it! It’s amazing. And when I was done with my bowl, I told my husband that I had to tell you about it, like we are BFF’s or something 🙂 Thanks for making me a great baker-in-training!
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Crystal says:

October 22, 2018

I just added your salted caramel to my apple cinnamon steel cut oats this morning!! Fabulous!! It was just oats, shredded apples, cinnamon, and toasted walnuts. I wanted it slightly sweeter …so I added a swirl of your salted caramel and oh my goodness!! THE PERFECT TOUCH!!
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Stephanie says:

October 19, 2018

You saved my favourite way for last! On a spoon! 🙂
While I’ve made this recipe so many times I couldn’t begin to count and I LOVE IT! I do have an issue where the sugar crystallizes on the sides of my pot and it never melts.. do you know what I could do to fix that? Maybe brush the sides with water like when candy making or making other caramel sauces?
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- anonymous says:
  
  December 16, 2021
  
  It should be enough to just carefully scrape the sugar into your sauce and stir it in so it dissolves. At least I never had a problem when I did it like that 🙂
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- Rita Marasa says:
  
  March 5, 2022
  
  I found a trick. When you add the sugars to the water bring to a boil. Put on the lid for one minute. The steam will scrape the sides for you. Also…don’t splash the sugars when adding.
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Debbie Mannhalter says:

October 19, 2018

Hi Sally! These recipes all look fabulous. I plan on making some these this weekend. I have made the pumpkin cheesecake muffins and the Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. They were wonderful! I plan on making a lot more for holiday gifts.
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Lindsey says:

October 19, 2018

You got it right on the last one: With a spoon. Straight from the jar. Boom. The BEST. 🙂
I believe this is now my favorite post in the history of ever! All of the salted caramel recipes in one place.

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Brianna says:

October 19, 2018

It’s also great in coffee!
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Sally says:

October 30, 2018

Hi Michelle! It’s too sticky. Here’s my recipe for caramel corn— it’s my grandmother’s recipe passed down. It’s easy!
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Sally says:

November 12, 2018

Hi Katherine! Are you using a heavy duty pan? I find that cheaper pans actually burn the sugar, not caramelize it. And remember to stir constantly as the sugar melts.
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Sally says:

November 12, 2018

Hi! I use regular table salt, though you can use kosher salt instead.
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Sally McKenney

Sally McKenney is a professional food photographer, cookbook author, and baker. Her kitchen-tested recipes and thorough step-by-step tutorials give readers the knowledge and confidence to bake from scratch. Sally has been featured on Good Morning America, HuffPost, Taste of Home, People and more.