Go Back
–+ servings
Spiced toffee sauce in a glass jar.

Spiced Toffee Sauce

Jack Slobodian
This spiced toffee sauce is easy to make and packed with rich, warming flavor. It’s far more flavorful than store-bought versions, with a subtle hint of spice and a deep toffee flavor.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Infusing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine Sieve
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ¾ cups / 14 fl oz heavy cream 36% fat
  • 1 cup / 7 oz brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp / 1 ½ oz butter
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 clove

Instructions
 

Heat the Base:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the cream, brown sugar, butter, and sea salt. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.

Infuse the Spices:

  • Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, and clove.
  • Continue to gently simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat, cover the pan with a lid or cling film, and let the spices infuse for 45 minutes.

Strain and Store:

  • After infusing, strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a pan or heatproof container.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.

Notes

  • Reheating: Gently warm the sauce over low heat before serving.
  • Serving Ideas: This sauce pairs beautifully with sticky toffee pudding, ice cream, pancakes, or baked desserts.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Made this recipe?I’d love to hear what you thought in the comments.