Caramel Sauce

Serves: 1 cup | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min

Ingredients:

Caramel Sauce:
1 cup sugar
6 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy/double cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Sugar will form into clumps and eventually melt into a thick, brown, amber colored liquid as you continue to stir. Once this starts to happen, it happens quickly, so keep your eyes on it, you don't want it to burn. The whole process should take about 10-12 minutes. A candy thermometer reading 240F/116C.

Once the sugar is completely melted and smooth, stir in the butter, stir until melted and smooth. Boil for 1 minute without stirring. Next, slowly stir in the cream, being very careful. Once combined let boil again for 1 minute, without stirring. Remove from the heat add vanilla. Stir and let cool slightly before using.

The caramel will thicken as it cools, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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