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Ingredients
- 14 cup half-and-half (preferably fat free)
- 2 tablespoons light butter
- 14 teaspoon sea salt (fine or coarse)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 apples (each cut into 6 wedges-Gala or Golden Delicious are good)
Method
- Mix half and half, butter, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and mixture is hot, about 2 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Combine sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, washing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in cool water to dissolve any sugar crystals.
- Boil, without stirring, until caramel turns dark amber, about 10 minutes(keep a good eye on it).
- Immediately remove the pan from heat; let caramel cool 1 minute.
- Wearing long oven mitts to protect your arms and being careful to avoid any splatters, slowly whisk in half and half mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Move caramel to a small bowl.
- Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with apple wedges.
- Enjoy!
