Questions & Answers - Butterscotch vs. Caramel

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Question:

Can anyone tell me the difference between butterscotch and caramel? A response would be greatly appreciated.
 

Answers:

The flavor of butterscotch is a blend of butter and brown sugar.

Caramel is a mixture produced when granulated sugar has been cooked (caramelized) until it melts and becomes a thick, clear liquid that can range in color from golden to deep brown. A soft caramel is a candy made with a caramelized sugar, butter, and milk.

Basically the difference is the type of sugar used.
 

Comments:

Thank you so much. I have a recipe that calls for butterscotch and NOT caramel. I often wondered why that was as thought they were the same. Now I know better. Have a wonderful weekend!