Have I mentioned before how I LOVE caramel? I really DO love caramel. I think a jar of caramel sauce should always be lying in the fridge for those times when you just want a dollop for no reason whatsoever, or to give a plain jane dessert a bit of a fancy kick. So here’s a very simple recipe for caramel sauce which can be used for many desserts.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
6 tbsp butter
Directions:
- Cook the sugar and water until the sugar caramelises, turns a nice golden brown
- Keep swirling the pan so you can gauge the colour and act quickly
- Add the butter, let the mixture foam quickly and then whisk until the butter has melted and combined well with the sugar
- Take the pan off the heat and add the double cream and whisk again until it all comes together
- Pour into a glass dish or storage container and let it cool at room temperature
