Salted Caramel Sauce

Rich and delicious, this salted caramel sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one. I like to make a big batch and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. —Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

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  Total Time

  Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
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  Makes

  1-1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

• In a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract.

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