Microwave Caramel - cooks illustrated
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, lemon juice, salt.

  2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until the caramel is just starting to change colour pale golden, 5 to 10 minutes total.

  3. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be very hot).

  4. Watch it continue to darken. Meanwhile heat the cream.

  5. After 5 min of darkening, slowly add hot cream. Then stir in butter.

  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon bourbon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon miso paste, or 1 teaspoon espresso powder, if desired.

  7. Pour the caramel into a heatproof container and let cool completely before using.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Sauce

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 10m

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