How to Make An Easy Caramel Sauce.

This sauce is delicious on any plain or apple cake and, of course, on ice cream.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon very cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Place the sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
   
   Allow sugar to melt and begin to brown.

2. Pour in hot water.
   
   Bring mixture to a low simmer.
   
   Continue to simmer until mixture is smooth.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and cold water.
   
   Add this mixture to the hot sugar mixture.
   
   Continue to cook over low heat until all the raw starch taste has gone.

4. Remove from heat.
   
   Stir in butter and vanilla.
   
   Cool and serve. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• None.