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Caramel Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 2/3 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whipping cream

Preparation

  1. Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with pastry brush dipped into water and swirling pan, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter. Gradually add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until smooth. Cool to lukewarm before serving. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over low heat, stirring occasionally.)

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