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Caramel Sauce

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Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp salt depending on how salty you want it
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the sugar, water and corn syrup in a sauce pan. Place over high heat and stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
  • Continue to boil without stirring until the mixture reaches a medium amber color and then remove from heat.
  • Carefully whisk in the cream. The caramel will foam, but continue whisking and then add the salt, vanilla and butter until smooth.
  • Transfer to a heat proof container to cool to room temperature.

Notes

Caramel will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month or in the freezer for 3 months.