Spiced RumCooking & BakingMedium

The sauce that goes on everything.

Spiced Rum Caramel Sauce

Time

20 min

Serves

1 cup

Type

Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cupGranulated sugar
  • 6 tbspUnsalted butter, cubed and room temperature
  • 1/2 cupHeavy cream, room temperature
  • 2 tbspNorthFork Spiced Rum
  • 1/2 tspFlaky sea salt

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NorthFork Spiced Rum

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A rich, buttery caramel with a splash of Spiced Rum stirred in at the end. Goes on ice cream, apple pie, bread pudding, pancakes, or a spoon held over the sink at midnight.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.

  2. 2

    Sugar will clump, then melt into an amber liquid. Keep stirring.

  3. 3

    Once fully melted and deep amber (about 350°F), add butter all at once. It will bubble vigorously — keep stirring.

  4. 4

    After butter is incorporated, remove from heat and slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Stir in Spiced Rum and sea salt.

  6. 6

    Let cool for 10 minutes before using. Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Bartender's Tip

Room temperature butter and cream are essential — cold dairy causes the caramel to seize. Pull them from the fridge an hour before you start.