Caramel Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, brown sugar, salt and 3/4 cup half and half in a heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Do not boil.
4. 4
   Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup half and half.
5. 5
   Gradually stir into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla.
6. 6
   Yields 2 cups.