Spiced Rum-Caramel Sauce

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. dark rum
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from cookinglight.com

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Combine sugar and 1 1/4 cups water in a large saucepan over medium-high; cook 20 to 25 minutes, without stirring, or until bubbles form and mixture turns a light amber (between honey and maple syrup color).

Step 2
Carefully add half-and-half, stirring constantly with a whisk for 1 minute or until smooth (the mixture will bubble vigorously but will smooth out).

Step 3
Remove pan from heat. Stir in butter and remaining ingredients. Divide caramel among 6 (3-ounce) jars. To reheat, place caramel in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high until warm, stirring every 15 seconds.