Caramel sauce

Caramel sauce

Ingredients/Components

• butter or margarine - 1/3 c
• firmly packed brown sugar - 2 c
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• half and half, divided - 1 c
• cornstarch - 2 tsp
• vanilla extract - 2 tsp

How to make caramel sauce:

Combine butter, brown sugar, salt and 3/4 cup half and half in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup half and half. Gradually stir into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla. Yields 2 cups.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Sweet sauces, Sauces.