Homemade Caramel Filling/ Sauce

From Cake Central- makes approx. 4 cups

 

1 cup unsalted butter, cut in to chunks

2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 teaspoon salt

1. In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat, bring butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk to a boil, stirring
2. Stir in heavy cream and attach candy thermometer
3. Stirring constantly, keep on medium heat until mixture reaches 238 degrees F/ soft ball stage
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla & salt
5. Transfer to a heat safe container to cool

posted 9/24/13