Classic Butterscotch Sauce
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F&W's Grace Parisi experiments with ever-versatile caramel in making this sticky sauce.


Classic Butterscotch Sauce
Frances Janisch

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Servings: Makes 2 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Sauces and Toppings
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2  cups
    dark brown sugar
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  • 1/2  cup
    light corn syrup
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  • 1/4  cup
    water
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  • 1  teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 3/4  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 2  tablespoons
    Scotch whisky
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pure vanilla extract
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Directions
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In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt and cook to dissolve the sugar. Add the cream and simmer, stirring, until thickened, 10 minutes. Add the whisky and vanilla and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to jars.

MAKE AHEAD
The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 months.
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