Caramel Salt Butter Sauce Recipe | Cooking | How To | Martha Stewart Recipes

Caramel Salt Butter Sauce Recipe | Cooking | How To | Martha Stewart Recipes:

Caramel Salt Butter Sauce

YIELD:Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

·        1 cup sugar

·        2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

·        1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter

·        3/4 cup heavy cream

·        Pinch salt

DIRECTIONS

1.   STEP 1

In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to a boil, and continue to boil, without stirring, until it begins to turn golden around the edges. It is important not to stir, as the syrup may crystallize.

2.   STEP 2

Meanwhile, combine butter and heavy cream in a small saucepan. Heat until butter melts. When syrup begins to color, lower heat a bit, and continue boiling to a deep-golden color. It will darken rapidly. Remove pan from heat, and let it cool for 30 seconds. Add butter-and-cream mixture, being careful as the syrup will bubble up in the pan. Place pan back over heat, stirring until caramel is completely dissolved. Let sauce cool, taste, and add a pinch of salt, if necessary. Serve hot or chilled.

SOURCE

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