CARAMEL SAUCE FOR CARAMEL PECAN BROWNIES

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We like this sauce over cooled Caramel Pecan Brownies, but it also makes a rich topping for ice cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 small vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar and the water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Without stirring again, cook until the mixture is dark amber in color, swirling pan carefully and occasionally while cooking, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Slowly and carefully add the cream, stirring with a wooden spoon when the bubbling dies down. Scrape the vanilla seeds into pan; add the pod. Add the lemon juice and butter. Stir to combine. Remove pod.
  • Cover, and store, refrigerated, up to 1 week. Bring sauce to room temperature, or warm over low heat, before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 g, Cholesterol 10 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 2 g

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