Ingredients

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups sugar

1/3 cup corn syrup

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups cream, sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Place over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramel colored, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, let stand until cool, about 30 minutes. Place over low heat, and stir in remaining cream until smooth.