Unlawfully Rich Butterscotch Sauce

A decadent sauce as a topping for ice cream, banana splits, or sundaes, or my favorite way-served with a variety of apples thinly sliced. Recipe from my reliable Fannie Farmer Cookbook. Feel free to add your favorite pure extract: hazelnut, almond, vanilla, maple, etc.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup light brown sugar (okay to use dark brown sugar)
• 1⁄4 lb butter (NOT margarine)
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream (NOT milk)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  pure hazelnut extract (or your favorite flavor-optional, my addition)

Directions

1. In a small, heavy saucepan combine all the ingredients except for the pure extract, if using.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until the brown sugar dissolves. Be careful that the sauce DOES NOT burn. If necessary, reduce heat to avoid burning.
3. Remove pan from heat, add the optional pure extract if using, and whisk well. Serve warm.