Ingredients

Basic Caramel

3/4 cup heavy cream 

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1/8 teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon heavy cream 

Preparation

Follow recipe for basic caramel, reducing sugar to 1 cup (do not reduce water). Remove caramel from heat, and carefully pour in heavy cream (caramel will bubble). With a clean wooden spoon, stir in vanilla extract and salt; stir until smooth. Pour or spoon over dessert. If not serving the sauce immediately, let cool; refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 weeks. Reheat in a saucepan or in the microwave, stirring in 1 tablespoon heavy cream.