3/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick real butter
2 T. corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick real butter
2 T. corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
Combine buttermilk, sugar, butter, corn syrup,
and baking soda in a LARGE pot. Like one you’d make soup in. Yes, you’ll have
way more pot than ingredients (and I’m not referring to the green leafy stuff),
but this will boil all over your newly-cleaned stove if you put it in a smaller
saucepan.
Bring ingredients to a boil and reduce heat to low (as long as
it’s still bubbling, you’re okay). Cook, stirring very frequently, for 8-9
minutes. You’re basically making candy here and candy-making requires constant
vigilance.
When it’s done, it should take on this luscious
golden-brown color. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
There will be foam on top. It tastes just as good, but it’s not
super pretty. If you’re into aesthetics, you can skim it off; otherwise, just
give it a good stir.
Now eat it however you darn well please.
This is the caramel I used on the ice cream sundaes and on the lemon poppy seed pancakes. It's so good on anything!!!
