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Sauce: Rich Caramel Sauce

Source of Recipe


From "Room for Dessert" by David Lebovitz



List of Ingredients



• 8 Tbsp (1 stick) salted butter
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup heavy cream
  
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Stir in the sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a heatproof utensil, until the mixture begins to caramelize and turn an amber color.
   
   
2. When the caramel has turned somewhat reddish and has begun to smoke, watch carefully, and just when it looks and smells as if it is about to burn, remove from the heat and quickly pour in the heavy cream. (Be sure to use a large pan with high sides, because the cream will bubble up.)
   
   
3. Stir the caramel until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla. Cover and store the caramel sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Rewarm before serving.
   
   Makes 1½ cups, or 10 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


Use this sauce for ice cream, apple pie, or dipping apple slices.