Using store-bought salted caramel or dulce de leche is great for this recipe. You can also make salted caramel at home in a few easy steps. I made homemade salted caramel with almond milk. Combine 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until little bubbles form on the side and then increase the heat to high and boil for 8-10 minutes or until caramel becomes a darker color. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp butter, 3/4 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp arrowroot and 1 tsp salt. Allow caramel sauce to cool and thicken.