Sunday, January 31, 2010

Brandy Caramel Sauce

1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whisk brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until butter melts. Whisk in cream, brandy and vanilla, and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons. Calories 133, Fat 8g, Fiber 0g, Protein 0g

If you have trouble with your sauce thickening, as in it's not, feel free to whisk in a little cornstarch and continue to let it simmer for another few minutes. I'm interested to try a more old-fashioned salted caramel version.