Lunch: Caramel Sauce

This bourbon-spiked sauce is a luscious finishing touch on ice cream or even a bowl of fresh fruit. Or, try it on these Grilled Plum Kabobs

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Caramel Sauce

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 c. heavy cream
1 vanilla bean
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. bourbon

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Without stirring, cook until dark amber, swirling pan carefully while cooking, about 12 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Slowly add the cream, stirring with a wooden spoon. Scrape vanilla seeds into pan; add pod. Add lemon juice, butter, and bourbon. Stir to combine. Remove pod.
Cover, and store, refrigerated, up to 1 week. Bring sauce to room temperature, or warm over low heat, before using. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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