Butterscotch Glaze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Method

1. 1

   In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.

   2:00 · Melt butter
2. 2

   Stir in the dark brown sugar and salt until the mixture is evenly combined and starts to bubble.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and let it bubble without stirring for 1 minute to dissolve the sugar fully.

   1:00 · Boil sugar mixture
4. 4

   Remove the pan from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream; the mixture will bubble vigorously. Return to low heat and simmer, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened.

   5:00 · Simmer glaze
5. 5

   Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in the powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and glossy.

   5:00 · Cool before adding sugar
7. 7

   Let the glaze rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before pouring or drizzling over cake or baked goods.

   5:00 · Rest glaze