Everything You Need To Know About Caramel

3 Flavors of Caramel (yield: 1.25 c each)

Classic Vanilla Caramel
1 c (227g) heavy cream
1 c (200g) sugar
water
2.5 oz (71g) butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

1. Heat heavy cream until just below a boil. Set aside.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.
3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter, salt, and vanilla, and mix until homogeneous.

Mocha Caramel
1 c (227g) heavy cream
2 Tbsp (12g) coffee
1 c (200g) sugar
water
1.5 oz (43g) butter
1 oz (28g) unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

1. Heat heavy cream and coffee until just below a boil. Set aside to steep for 20 minutes.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Strain the coffee grounds and slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter, unsweetened chocolate, salt, and vanilla, and mix until homogeneous.

Gingerbread Caramel
1 c (227g) heavy cream
1 cinnamon stick
4-6 allspice berries
4-6 whole cloves
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 c (200g) sugar
water
2.5 oz (71g) butter

1. Heat heavy cream and spices until just below a boil. Set aside and steep for 20 minutes.
2. In a medium size pot, add sugar and just enough water so that when stirred together the sugar will dissolve.3. Heat until the sugar reaches a dark amber color.
4. Strain the whole spices and slowly add the warmed cream in 3 batches, stirring thoroughly after each addition.
5. Cook caramel to your desired temperature.
6. Add butter and mix until homogeneous.