Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1/2 hour (includes cooling to warm)

　　Whisky Caramel Sauce is a flavorful accompaniment to ice cream, fruit, or our favorite Bomboloni.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 1 cup

　　1 cup granulated sugar

　　1/3 cup Scotch whisky

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

　　Pinch of salt

　　

Step 1

Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt.

　　

Step 2

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.

　　

Step 3

Remove from heat and carefully add Scotch, butter, and salt (caramel will steam vigorously and harden). Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.

　　

Step 4

Cool sauce to warm.

　　Cooks' Notes:

　　•Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.

　　•Rewarm over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.