Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sea salt (such as Maldon(R))

Preparation

Pour sugar and water into a small saucepan; swirl gently to combine. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side. Increase heat to high and boil until sugar turns amber, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream. Add butter and salt, stirring to combine. Pour caramel into a glass container; let cool.