Whiskey Caramel Sauce

By RossanaV

Makes about 1 cup, allow 1 hour to cool

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 T unsalted butter
• pinch of fine sea salt
• 2 T whiskey

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook 1 cup sugar, lifting, swirling and tipping pan often until sugar melts, turns deep amber and begins to smoke. About 10-12 mins. Remove from heat and carefully pour in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (sugar will seize up), along with 2 T unsalted butter and a pinch of fine sea salt.

Return to medium heat and cook, stirring until sugar melts again, about 5 mins. Remove from heat and stir in 2 T whiskey. Let cool to room temp. Keeps up to 1 week in refridgerator, bring to room temp to serve.