Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white sugar to a medium saucepan

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a small saucepan

Melt the sugar over medium heat. Use a wodden spoon to stir carefully until the sugar is completely caramelized. At the same time, warm the heavy cream over low heat

Lower the heat on the melted sugar. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly

Cut <quantity>2½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of room temperature butter in cubes

Remove from the heat and add the butter cubes. Mix until well incorporated

Strain the caramel through a sieve

Add <quantity>1<unit>pinch</unit></quantity> of flaky salt, mix and transfer to a sterilized jar. The salted caramel is ready

Use it in your favorite desserts!