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Sticky caramel sauce

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Makes2 -1/2 cups (625 mL)
*PLUS Cooking time: 10 minutes
By Chatelaine

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 250-mL container 35% cream, about 1 cup

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved, 2 minutes. Add cream and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Sauce will keep well, covered and refrigerated, up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 278, Protein 0.5g, Carbohydrates 32.7g, Fat 17g.

This is a must-have with our Holiday Date Puddings, and it's also fabulous with other desserts.

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