Warm Spiced Caramel Spread by @millsandbuns

1h30
Medium

1 serving

🥛

100 g

Cream

🪵

1.5

Cinnamon Stick

🌰

1 clove

Clove

⭐

1 pod

Star Anise

🍬

100 g

Sugar

🧈

50 g

Butter

🧂

1 g

Sea Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Measure 100 g heavy cream, 100 g granulated sugar, 50 g unsalted butter, and a pinch of sea salt.

    heavy cream
    granulated sugar
    unsalted butter
    sea salt
    ⚖️measuring scale
    🥛measuring jug

  2. Step 2/10

    Warm the 100 g heavy cream gently until steaming but not boiling.

    heavy cream
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄heatproof spatula

  3. Step 3/10

    Add 1–2 cinnamon sticks, 1 whole clove, and 1 star anise to the warm cream.

    heavy cream
    cinnamon stick
    whole clove
    star anise
    🥣heatproof bowl

  4. Step 4/10

    Cover the spiced cream and let it infuse for 60 minutes.

    heavy cream
    cinnamon stick
    whole clove
    star anise
    🥣heatproof bowl
    🫙lid

  5. Step 5/10

    Place the 100 g granulated sugar in a dry heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat.

    granulated sugar
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  6. Step 6/10

    Cook the sugar until fully melted and evenly golden amber, swirling the pan gently if needed.

    granulated sugar
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  7. Step 7/10

    Carefully pour the warm infused cream into the golden caramel in a slow stream.

    heavy cream
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄heatproof spatula

  8. Step 8/10

    Whisk in the 50 g unsalted butter and pinch of sea salt until the caramel is completely smooth.

    unsalted butter
    sea salt
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄whisk

  9. Step 9/10

    Remove the cinnamon stick, whole clove, and star anise from the caramel using a fork.

    cinnamon stick
    whole clove
    star anise
    🍴fork
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  10. Step 10/10

    Transfer the caramel to a clean glass jar and let it cool until thickened.

    🫙glass jar
    🥄heatproof spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Spices, Seasonings

Ingredients

Cream, Cinnamon stick, Clove, Star anise, Sugar, Butter, Sea salt

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free

Calories

150 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 19g, Sugars: 19g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Protein: 0.4g, Fiber: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 24mg, Sodium: 48mg, Potassium: 28mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 91µg, Vitamin D: 0.3µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring scale, measuring jug, heatproof bowl, lid, heavy-bottom saucepan, whisk, fork, heatproof spatula, glass jar

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Sauce, Spread, Dessert Topping, Condiment

Occasions

Winter, Holiday Baking, Coffee Break, Dessert, Gift Giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Western, European-Inspired

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Thick, Silky, Pourable when warm, Spreadable when cool

Flavors

Sweet, Caramelized, Buttery, Salty, Warm spiced, Cinnamon, Clove, Anise

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in a clean sealed glass jar,Store in a cool place away from sunlight,Refrigerate promptly because the caramel contains cream and butter), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight clean glass jar,Keep refrigerated at or below 4°C / 40°F,Use a clean dry spoon each time,Warm gently before serving if a looser consistency is desired), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in a freezer-safe airtight container with headspace,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Stir after thawing to restore a smooth texture)