I’m not sure how it happened but I woke up one day craving butterscotch. I normally crave things like chocolate or pasta, so it took me by surprise. None the less, I listened to my butterscotch craving [cravings are very persuasive] and bought some butterscotch chips from the grocery store. But that wasn’t enough. So I cracked opened my cookbooks and found a homemade butterscotch sauce recipe I could tweak. And all was right in the world.
Some days are better then others in the Grant house. The day I made this homemade butterscotch sauce was a very good day. It was one of those days where the kids played nicely with each other, everything was running smoothly and momma was able to cook. [And cook. I cooked a lot yall.] No crying, no fighting, everyone ate their food, I made homemade butterscotch. It was a very good day.
Not all days go as smooth as homemade butterscotch day. [It’s a day that will go down in history.] Some days my two little people don’t seem to want to get along, they refuse to eat and their are tears involved. In fact, I think we have more of the not so great days over the picture perfect days. And that’s ok with me. Because when we have one of those picture perfect everything is working out kind of days, I remember and savor it.
And on top of it being a great family day, I made homemade butterscotch sauce. [Did I mention that?] So I really got two great things out of that day.
Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup half and half
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Notes
Stores well in the fridge!
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1114Cholesterol: 151mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 151gFiber: 11gSugar: 131gProtein: 6g
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Natasha in Oz says
Wow, that looks amazing! I’m pinning this right now.
My weekly Say G’Day link up is on right now and I’d be so thrilled if you could join in and share your post.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Kelley says
Thanks so much!
Becca from ItsYummi! says
I’d love to put this on a great bowl of ice cream, but there’s just simply no time… I need it immediately! Where’s my spoon? 😀
Kelley says
Haha! Here.. here is your spoon! 😉
suzyhomemaker says
First, your pictures are awesome. I want to lick that spoon! Second, I love butterscotch. I have made something similar, but I added a bit more salt at the end to make it salted….so good. I would highly recommend it! Visiting from Tuesday Talent Show.
Kelley says
Ohhh I bet more salt makes it amazing! Ill have to add more when I use it next time. And thank you for the sweet comment about my pictures! I did lick the spoon after 😉
Debbie says
Without experiencing bad days, we wouldn’t experience good days, but when days work out as your butterscotch day did, the those bad days are all worth it!
This recipe sounds ideal for drizzling over a pavlova and ice cream. I cannot get agave syrup where I live, have you any suggestions as to what I could use as a substitution? I don’t even know what consistency agave syrup is or what it tastes like.
Kelley says
I think you can substitute it with honey or a light syrup. Agave isn’t as sweet as honey but has the same consistency. Hope that helps! And thank you for the sweet comment!
Debbie says
Thank you and I like your humour!
Kelley says
Thanks so much Debbie 🙂
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Thanks for sharing with us at Marvelous Monday Kelley – this is a great recipe to have! Pinned!
Kelley says
Thanks so much Deb!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
One word: YUM! I can’t wait to try this recipe. 🙂
Kelley says
Thanks Allison! I hope you enjoy it if you try it! 🙂
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Firstly I agree with Suzy, your pictures are amazing! That sauce looks so good, it sounds like it was a perfect day x
Kelley says
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the sweet comment! And its so so good! (Too good almost!)
Kelley says
Hi – I’m also Kelley!! Not many of us spell our names correctly 😉
Anyways, so happy to find you on the Pin Junkie party. This recipe looks awesome, I love butterscotch. Pinning too!
Kelley says
Yay! Another Kelley! Nice to meet ya! And thanks for pinning! 🙂
Vanessa says
I love butterscotch. Yum. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Kelley says
Thanks Vanessa! Hope you enjoy it!
Laura Dembowski says
I’m not a fan of butterscotch chips, but this – I could devour this!
Kelley says
Right?! I feel the same way. I can take or leave the chips.. but this.. is heaven!
Rachel Kathyg @ onlinesisterhood says
I am going to try this soon. pinning. found at totally talented tuesdays. Looks fabulous:) Have a great week.
Kelley says
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy!
Loretta says
Butterscotch has become such a fun, almost retro, flavor. It makes me think of old-fashioned ice cream shops every time. And makes me crave a sundae!
Kelley says
Same here! Not too common but oh so tasty!
diane says
Thanks so much for linking up last week to What’s Cooking Wednesday! You are our featured recipe this week! Thanks for linking up and hope to see you back this week! https://twitter.com/turningclockbac/status/469112731065679872
Kelley says
Awesome!! Thanks so much!
Christina @ It's a Keeper says
This sauce looks incredible! I want to drizzle it on EVERYTHING!
Kelley says
Ohh I did. Don’t you worry 😉
Heather @ French Press says
that does sound like a GREAT day!
Kelley says
Doesn’t it? It was one for the books!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
If I would have known butterscotch sauce was that simple and so few ingredients I would of tried to make it years ago! Thank you for sharing this. Pinned! Found you through the Eat. Create link party.
Kelley says
Yes! Its totally easy to make! Who would have guessed right? 🙂
Debbie refresh resytle says
This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Monday 🙂
Debbie
Kelley says
Thanks so much!
Nici says
Oh, my goodness! This looks so yummy! I can almost smell its buttery sweetness through the computer screen! Thanks so much for sharing it at my Creative Ways Link Party! Hope you’ll be back this week with even more awesome posts to share!
Blessings,
Nici
Kelley says
Thanks so much Nici!
Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness says
I love making caramel sauce, so I’ll have to give your butterscotch sauce a try too! Right in time for ice cream season 🙂
Kelley says
Yes! Perfect over ice cream!
Becca from ItsYummi! says
Ice cream… I need it, STAT! Oh heck with it….where’s a spoon? 🙂
Kelley says
haha! Agreed! Shhh 😉
Shadel says
Hi Kelley. What can i use as a substitute to Agave nectar?
Kelley says
Honey should work.
Becky says
Just made this. Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. Brewing my coffee now. I used pure maple syrup instead of agave. Worked great. I was a little afraid of the maple taste, but turned out great.
Kelley says
Oh good to know! So glad it turned out well! Thanks for sharing!