Foolproof Caramel Recipe: Silky Smooth Sauce in Minutes!

Instructions:

1. In the saucepan, combine sugar and water.
2. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and begins to bubble.
3. Continue cooking until the mixture turns an amber color (like a copper penny). This will take several minutes and requires close attention. Do not burn it!
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter. Be careful; it will bubble vigorously.
5. Slowly pour in the warmed heavy cream while whisking constantly. The mixture will bubble up again.
6. Return the saucepan to low heat and simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly, until smooth.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
8. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before transferring to an airtight container. It will thicken as it cools.