Vanilla Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup packed light-brown sugar 

1 stick unsalted butter 

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 

1/3 cup heavy cream 

1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon 

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter, and vanilla to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, bourbon, and salt. Return to heat; bring to a boil and cook 30 seconds. Let cool slightly before serving. Sauce can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 week; warm over low before serving.