CARAMEL RUM SAUCE

Ingredients

• ​1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• Water
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
• 2 tbsp spiced rum
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Place sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Gently pour enough water over sugar to just cover surface; do not stir. Bring to a boil, without stirring, over medium- low heat.
2. Boil gently, uncovered, without stirring, until mixture is golden brown, about 18 - 20 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in cream and cook, whisking, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in rum, vanilla and salt. May be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat over low heat.