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Caramel Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups whipping cream
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Preparation

  1. Bring cream, brown sugar and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.)

TagsSauceGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerEasyMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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