ATK Microwave Caramel

By lorik

Ingredients

• From Cooks Illustrated

Details

Adapted from cooksillustrated.com

Preparation

Step 1

Stir 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup (added to help keep the caramel from recrystallizing), 2 tablespoons of water, and 1/8 teaspoon of lemon juice together in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl. Microwave on full power until the mixture is just beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave). Remove the caramel from the microwave and let it sit on a dry surface for 5 minutes or until it darkens to a rich honey brown. To make caramel sauce, add 1/2 cup of hot heavy cream a few tablespoons at a time (so the caramel won’t seize up), followed by 1 tablespoon of butter.