Caramel Sauce

"The addition of a little salt to this caramel sauce really makes it special, imo."
 
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photo by Zuleika L. photo by Zuleika L.
photo by Zuleika L.
Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
1 1/2 cups (approximately)
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ingredients

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directions

  • Scald the cream in a heavy saucepan.
  • Turn off heat.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars and water.
  • Cover the pot and place it over medium high heat until the sugar melts and bubbles, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and occasionally swirl the pan or stir the mixture until the syrup is a golden amber color, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Careful not to overcook.
  • The caramel can turn from amber to burnt in seconds!
  • Stirring constantly, slowly pour in the warm cream.
  • Bring to a boil, continuing to stir constantly.
  • Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat, add the vanilla extract, salt and butter, and stir until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
  • Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
  • Reheat in a pan of simmering water or a microwave.

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Reviews

  1. This is really good! I may skip dinner and just eat this sauce over some vanilla ice cream! :-) Very easy, creamy and buttery! Thanks evelyn!
     
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