GINGERBREAD CARAMEL SAUCE

Prep 15 min. | Total 15 min. Plus 30 min. cooling time Makes: 1 1/3 cups

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup 35% cream, warmed 2 tsp Gingerbread Spice Mix 1/2 tsp vanilla

1. Stir sugar, water and salt with a wooden spoon in a medium pot over medium-high to combine. Bring to a boil.

2. Cover and reduce to medium for 30 seconds, allowing steam to vaporize any sugar on side of pan. Remove cover and cook until light amber in colour, about 10 minutes.

3. Pour in a third of the cream and stir gently. Add remaining cream and Gingerbread Spice Mix. Cook for 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly, about 30 minutes.

Kitchen tip: Drizzle leftover caramel sauce on a latte.