Creamy Caramel Sauce

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Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
MAKES ABOUT 1 1/3 CUPS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 cup heavy cream, scalded

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil the sugar with the water over high heat, without stirring, until a cherrywood-colored caramel forms, about 10 minutes. Wash down the side of the pan as necessary with a wet pastry brush. Off the heat, carefully stir in the scalded cream. Let cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla. Serve warm.

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