Active Time

　　30 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

　　1 cup sugar

　　1/2 cup boiling-hot water

　　1/4 cup Scotch

　　

Step 1

Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork until sugar is melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, until deep golden, then remove pan from heat.

　　

Step 2

Carefully add boiling water and Scotch (mixture will bubble up and vigorously steam), then cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until caramel is melted and sauce is smooth. Serve warm.

　　Cooks' note:

　　•Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before serving.