They may look similar, but butterscotch and caramel are not the same.
Here are the key differences.
So what is butterscotch, and what is the difference between it and caramel?
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What Is Butterscotch?
It’s a confection made by cookingbrown sugarand butter together.
Where Does the Name Butterscotch Come From?
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There isnt one clear answer to this question, but there are a few working theories.
How Is Butterscotch Different From Caramel?
Sometimes youll see recipes that use caramel and butterscotch interchangeably, but theyre not the same thing.
