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Burnt Orange Salty Caramel Sauce

January 23, 2015 by Joy the Baker 58 Comments

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Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

[W]hat are you supposed to do with a no good, very bad toothache? 

Warm salt water rinse?  An emergency visit to the dentist?  Eighty seven bottles of over-the-counter pain killers?  Bourbon?  Marathon viewing of old Seinfeld episodes?  

I’ve been trying to figure this out all week.  So far I’ve found the most solace in a pint of smooth vanilla ice cream and this sweet Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce (and an exciting appointment with my new New Orleans dentist).  

Cool story, right?  Hopefully you can treat yourself to a sweet caramel sundae without the pain.  

(Oh!  If you’re thinking that the reason I have a toothache is because I eat too much dang caramel… No.  Not listening.)   

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

These oranges were gifted from Martine Chaisson.  Glory be! 

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

Here’s how caramel comes together:  granulated sugar, super fresh orange juice, and a bit of corn syrup are simmered together.  

Once browned, toasted and golden, we’ll add our fats:  heavy cream and unsalted butter.  Heavy hitters. 

Salt and vanilla for extra flavor points.  

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

Making caramel is about faith, trust, and timing.  It’s an exercise.  

We’re going to need some faith in he fact that we can simmer sugar until deeply golden brown.  We’re going to trust that we won’t burn the caramel… because we’re going to try really hard not to.  And we’re going to need timing and guts to know when golden enough is golden enough.  

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

Once the sugar and orange juice is browned and golden, the heavy cream and butter are stirred into the simmering sugar.  The simmering caramel may seize when the cold butter and cream.  That’s cool.  This is where some of our faith comes in.  Just keep stirring.

The cream and butter add a lovely viscosity to the caramel.  

I added sea salt and caramel just after the fats are stirred in.  Salt to balance the sweetness.  Vanilla to round out the orange caramel.  

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

Time for ice cream with caramel and crunch.  

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

Creamy vanilla ice cream with this sweet, toasty orange caramel sauce.  It’s sweet, salty, dreamy and the orange adds a really lovely depth of flavor.  

Coarsely chopped pecan pralines to top.  Keep it 100.  

Burnt Orange Caramel Sauce

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Burnt Orange Salty Caramel Sauce

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Description

Orange sweet caramel sauce for topping ice cream


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together orange juice, sugar, and corn syrup. Swirl the pan as the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture begins to simmer.
  2. Keep a close eye on the mixture as it simmers and browns. No need to stir, just keep swirling the pan. The mixture will brown to a deep golden and begin to smell toasty.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly add butter and cream. The mixture will begin to seize a bit, but stir until incorporated and smooth.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Allow to cool before tasting. Add more salt if desired.
  6. Drizzle warm caramel over vanilla ice cream. Top with chopped almonds or chopped praline pecans.
  7. Store in an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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  1. David

    June 24, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Two things on this post…first, why do you add corn syrup? The caramel sauce I currently make does not call for it, so I am curious…do it add something to it?

    Secondly, I think there is a typo…you have written:

    “I added sea salt and caramel just after the fats are stirred in. Salt to balance the sweetness. Vanilla to round out the orange caramel.”

    Should this not say:

    “I added sea salt and vanilla just after the fats are stirred in. Salt to balance the sweetness. Vanilla to round out the orange caramel.”

    I wish I had time to make the majority of your creations…

    Reply
  2. Jamie

    March 5, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    This is the best creation ever!! I can’t wait to try it. If I can successfully make this, I think I’m going to work on my next venture: chewy caramel. I was thinking a salted caramel. This one looks pretty good (https://bit.ly/saltedcaramel1B).

    Reply
  3. Phillip || SouthernFATTY.com

    February 5, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I bet this would also be delicious with blood orange juice and a bit of cinnamon. Looks great! Going to give this a go for some little jars to give to some people for random gifts, I think. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia

    January 30, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    This is one of your prettiest posts to date. Also, where do you get your beautiful dishes from? They are so unique, but I want them for myself :-)

    Reply
  5. Jamie

    January 28, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I have about 7,000 oranges that I’m desperately trying to use up before they go the way of sad, mold-covered mess. MAKING THIS! Also, gives me a very good reason to buy ice cream.

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    • joythebaker

      February 25, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Get to it! With all those oranges, you can make lots of this sauce!

      Reply
  6. The Queen of Dreaming

    January 28, 2015 at 3:36 am

    I LOVE ice cream with caramel! *-*

    https://justsem.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  7. Ecoaliffe

    January 27, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Such a perfect recipe ! Love it

    Reply
  8. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures

    January 27, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I think ice cream with this caramel sauce would get me through any pain and heart ache!

    Reply
  9. Amy

    January 27, 2015 at 7:10 am

    This looks and sounds AMAZING!

    Reply
  10. Steve

    January 27, 2015 at 12:02 am

    This was amazing. Super easy and fast. I will add a bit more sugar next time, though. It was very tart.

    Reply
  11. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food

    January 26, 2015 at 8:22 am

    This looks heavenly, as usual!

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