Sugar Free Caramel
6 T real butter
1 cup sweetener
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 t vanilla
1/8 t xanthan gum
Have everything measured out, ready to go, because once you start to make this, you don't want to walk away from the stove and let it burn.
Heat butter in a heavy bottomed pan on the stovetop over high. Just as soon as it starts to sizzle and boil, watch for it to start turning golden brown. Immediately add the sweetener and cream to the pan, whisking quickly. Still whisking, sprinkle lightly the xanthan gum and whisk like crazy so it doesn't clump. If you want your caramel sauce thinner, leave it out completely. This is simply a thickener - which makes it easier for me to use in my candy but for brownies, ice cream, etc. you won't need it. After only a minute or so, your caramel should now be a rich color and nice and thick and beautiful. Remove from heat and whisk or stir in the vanilla. Store in a glass jar - let cool on the counter and then put the lid on and store in the refrigerator.
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| Just starting to brown |
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| It browns quickly! |
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| So buttery and rich! And yet... no sugar! |
