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Dark Whiskey Caramel Sauce





Yields
24 Servings




Total Time
20 mins

Marilyne Mitani, executive pastry chef of Paula LeDuc Fine Catering and Events in Emeryville, California, gave us this delicious sauce. It’s great with pumpkin pie, either on the side or as a topping: Spread a thick layer (1/4 to 1/3 in.) of chilled caramel sauce over surface of cooled pie, then chill pie. Dollop with unsweetened whipped cream if you like.

Dark Whiskey Caramel Sauce




Iain Bagwell
 1 cup whipping cream
 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
 1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 1 tbsp bourbon (or more to taste)
1

Bring cream to a simmer, stirring occasionally, in a small saucepan over medium heat. Keep warm, covered.

2

Meanwhile, pour 1/4 cup water into a medium saucepan, then add sugar. Stir slightly just to moisten. Cook over medium-high, without stirring, until sugar turns a deep reddish amber, 12 to 15 minutes. (It will cook faster toward the end, so watch carefully.) Remove from heat and immediately slide in butter.

3

Drizzle in warmed cream (mixture will bubble up), stirring. When bubbles subside, return pot to low heat and stir until sauce is smooth.

4

Strain into a bowl, then stir in salt and bourbon. Set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water to cool to a spreadable consistency.

MAKE AHEAD: Up to 2 weeks, chilled airtight.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 tbsp.

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 157Calories from Fat 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g14%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 86mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.