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Whisky Caramel Sauce

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Whisky Caramel SauceChris Gentile

Whisky Caramel Sauce is a flavorful accompaniment to ice cream, fruit, or our favorite Bomboloni.

Cooks' Notes:

•Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
•Rewarm over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1/2 hour (includes cooling to warm)

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup Scotch whisky
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt.

    Step 2

    Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.

    Step 3

    Remove from heat and carefully add Scotch, butter, and salt (caramel will steam vigorously and harden). Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.

    Step 4

    Cool sauce to warm.

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