Whisky Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 pinch salt 
• 0.3 cup scotch whisky 
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted softened

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook sugar in a dry 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt.
2. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.
3. Remove from heat and carefully add Scotch, butter, and salt (caramel will steam vigorously and harden). Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
4. Cool sauce to warm.
5. •Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.•Rewarm over low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.