Bourbon Caramel
 
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.50 gram) cream of tartar
  • ⅓ cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.75 gram) kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring sugar, 1 cup water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is amber in color and registers 240°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat. Add butter, whisking constantly until melted. Add cream, and whisk to combine. (The mixture will foam.) Stir in bourbon, vanilla, and salt until combined. Let cool completely. Store, covered, at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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