Vanilla Caramel
1. Heat heavy cream until just below a boil. Set aside.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.
3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter, salt, and vanilla, and mix until homogeneous.
Mocha Caramel
1. Heat heavy cream and coffee until just below a boil. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.
3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Strain the coffee grounds and slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter, unsweetened chocolate, salt, and vanilla, and
Gingerbread Caramel
1. Heat heavy cream and spices until just below a boil. Set aside and steep for 20 minutes.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.
3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Strain the whole spices and slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter and mix until homogeneous.