1-Start by gathering your ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Use a heavy-bottomed pot and a whisk for best results, as this helps prevent burning and ensures even mixing.

2-Combine the sugar and water in the pot and stir slightly to even it out, making sure it doesnIntroducing the sugar without letting it creep up the sides. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and starts to bubble, then stop stirring to avoid issues. Let it bubble and cook, gently brushing down any sugar on the sides, until it thickens and turns a deep gold color keep a close watch to stop it from burning.

3-Once it’s ready, carefully add the butter pieces and whisk until they melt completely; the mixture will bubble a lot at this point. Remove the pot from the heat, then slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking to combine everything smoothly. Stir in the vanilla and salt, let it cool for 10 minutes in the pot, and then transfer to a lidded glass jar to cool fully before refrigerating.