How to Make Caramel Icing

This article will teach you how to make caramel icing. It can be used on any kind of cake or pie you wish!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 3 Cups of Brown Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon of Butter
• 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
• Cream or Half and Half
• Stovetop Heated to Medium Heat
• Medium Size Saucepan
• Candy Thermometer
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Electric Mixer

1. Image thanks to www.chefknifes.com Heat stovetop to medium heat. In medium size saucepan add 3 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of water. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Using candy thermometer test to see if mixture has reached a boiling heat of 230 degrees F.
2. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
3. Cool at room temperature and beat with electric mixer until thick and creamy. Thin mixture with cream until it reaches desired consitency.