If regular peanut butter is already a staple in your kitchen, get ready to take things to a whole new level. Salted Caramel Peanut Butter is the perfect balance of nutty, creamy, sweet, and salty. Imagine silky peanut butter swirled with golden caramel and finished with a touch of flaky sea salt — it’s spoon-licking good and versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Homemade goodness – no artificial flavors, just pure decadence.
- Sweet + salty balance – caramel richness with nutty depth.
- Versatile – spread on toast, swirl into oatmeal, or drizzle over ice cream.
- Easy to make – ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup heavy cream (warm)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for garnish)