Caramel Sauce

Caramel Sauce

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 1/4 cups Whipping Cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Gradually add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously)
  • Stir over low heat until any caramel bits dissolve and sauce is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in Vanilla
  • Let stand until cool but still pourable, about 1 hour.