Vanilla Bourbon Caramel Sauce

By cwyorkiex3

A creamy vanilla caramel sauce with a hint of bourbon is the perfect topping to any dessert or treat. Yummy on fruit, ice cream, bread pudding and more!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 1 vanilla bean, cut in half and seeds scraped
• 1 tablespoon bourbon

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the sugar and water in a small sauce pan and let simmer over medium heat until a medium amber color, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Carefully pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth.

Mix in the butter, vanilla bean seeds and bourbon and stir until the butter has melted and ingredients are combined.