Homemade Caramel Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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3/4 cup crème fraîche entière (heavy cream in France).
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1/4 cup water.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
# Instructions:
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Combine sugar and water in a small pot. Heat over medium, swirling occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and turns a golden caramel color.
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Slowly whisk in crème fraîche entière. The mixture might froth and bubble intensely, but keep whisking until smooth.
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Mix in the butter and vanilla, whisking until fully combined. Use the caramel for whatever you like!
# Notes:
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For salted caramel, stir in 1 teaspoon of fleur de sel at the very end.