Makes roughly 2 cups
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 T. cultured or unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 T. unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk from can
  • 1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, bring to boil – stir very little. Watch it carefully, washing any crystals that form on the edge of the pan with a wet pastry brush dipped in cold water. Watch until the mixture turns a deep amber.
  • 2. Immediately add the 6 T. of butter, stir over low heat, add the heavy cream and the condensed milk – stir well. Let bubble for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 3. In a small saucepan, cook the 2 T. of butter until it foams and browns. Add to the sauce, whisk. Warm the sauce and spoon it over your sundae.