Need a quick, elegant, simple dessert sauce to wow your guests? This Vanilla Bourbon Caramel sauce is rich and creamy, a little bit salty with a hint of bourbon.
Place the brown sugars and butter into a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Melt sugar and butter over medium-low heat, cooking and stirring constantly, about 6-7 minutes until it gets nice and thick. It might be grainy, but that will change.
Very slowly, pour in your heavy cream while whisking to combine. Whisk in your vanilla and bourbon, whisk until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to boil, tiny bubbles will break the surface. The caramel will bubble and rise, boil for 60 seconds without stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt.
Cool for about 10 minutes before serving. If waiting to serve, cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Caramel sauce may be reheated, by pouring desired amount into a microwave safe dish and heating for 20 seconds until warm. Store any leftovers in refrigerator, lasts 1-2 weeks.
Notes
*If making for kids or someone who is gluten free, replace the bourbon with vanilla extract.