RECIPE

Caramel Sauce

• Recipe by Lisa Ritter

• Fast
• Make-Ahead
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3. 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4. 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
5. 1/2 cup heavy cream
6. 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with all three sugars and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cream and boil for 2 minutes longer. Transfer the caramel sauce to a pitcher. Stir in the vanilla and salt and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

Make Ahead

The caramel can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Whisk to combine before serving.