Author Notes
This is a sweet and spicy rich topping, perfect for the holidays. It can be made thin like a glaze or thick like a true caramel. —chefw3
Ingredients
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8 tablespoons
granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons
half and half
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2 tablespoons
butter
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2 tablespoons
molasses
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tiny dashes
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon
ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon
ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon
ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon
ground cloves
Directions
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Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, bring sugar, half and half, butter, molasses and salt to bubbling.
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Stirring constantly, cook for 7 to 10 minutes until caramel is thickened, keep in mind it will thicken a bit when it cools. The less you cook, the thinner of a glaze it will be. The more you cook, the thicker, like true caramel.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, and spices. Allow it to cool a bit.
Drizzle or pour while still warm over your treats.
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