Caramel Sauce Cockaigne

Adapted from Joy of Cooking

1 c sugar

¼ c water

1 stick butter

¼ c evaporated milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Dissolve the sugar in water over medium heat in a small sauce pan.  Turn to high, boil with lid closed for 2 minutes.  Remove lid, swirl until corners brown and smoke.  Add butter, remove  from heat, whisk until smooth.  Then add evaporated milk and whisk until smooth. Add vanilla and salt.

The kids cut up the butter, and watched while I made it.  Easier than I thought.  Mom was visiting, and we had the carmel with ice cream as an afternoon treat with her.