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Caramel and Scotch Sauce

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Cooks' note:

•Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling-hot water
1/4 cup Scotch

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork until sugar is melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, until deep golden, then remove pan from heat.

    Step 2

    Carefully add boiling water and Scotch (mixture will bubble up and vigorously steam), then cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until caramel is melted and sauce is smooth. Serve warm.

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