Salted Caramel

Yield: 1 cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes, (plus cooling)

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Ingredients:

 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * 6 Tablespoons salted butter, (room temperature cut up into 6 pieces)
 * 1/2 cup heavy cream
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Enjoy!
 * 1) Heat granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a high heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
 * 2) Sugar will form clumps and eventually melt into a thick brown, amber-colored liquid as you continue to stir. Be careful not to burn.
 * 3) Once sugar is completely melted, immediately add the butter. Be careful in this step because the caramel will bubble rapidly when the butter is added.
 * 4) Stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes. A whisk helps if you find the butter is separating from the sugar.
 * 5) Very slowly, drizzle in 1/2 cup of heavy cream while stirring. Since the heavy cream is colder than the caramel, the mixture will rapidly bubble and/or splatter when added.
 * 6) Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute. It will rise in the pan as it boils.
 * 7) Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Allow to cool down before using.