Ingredients
Instructions
- In a heavy 4-quart or larger saucepan, preferably nonstick, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water until the sugar is completely moistened.
- Heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is bubbling, about 5 minute.
- Stop stirring and allow it to boil undisturbed until it turns a deep amber .
- Immediately remove it from the heat and slowly and carefully pour the hot cream into the caramel.
- It will bubble up furiously.
- Using a high-temperature, heat-resistant rubber spatula, or a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until smooth, scraping up the thicker part that settles on the bottom.
- If any lumps develop, return the pan to the heat and stir until they dissolve.
- Stir in the butter.
- The mixture will be streaky but will become uniform after cooking slightly and stirring.
- Allow to cool for 3 minutes and then gently stir in the vanilla extract.