Caramel Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

In large heavy skillet, heat sugar over very low heat.
Stir constantly until melted and light golden brown.
Remove from heat. Gradually stir in 1 cup hot water; bring to boiling point. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly or reaches 228\u00b0 on candy thermometer.
Remove from heat.
Add butter, salt and vanilla.
Let cool.
Serve as a dressing over dessert.