Cookbook:Caramelized Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
 * ¼ cup white granulated sugar
 * ¼ cup heavy cream
 * 1 pinch of salt (optional)
 * ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
 * 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 * Ice cream or fruit

Procedure

 * 1) Place berries on a baking sheet and sprinkle with half of the sugar. Place 5–6 inches under a preheated broiler, and broil until well browned.
 * 2) Remove and set aside until cool.
 * 3) Combine cream, salt, and remaining sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the raspberries, and boil until berries break easily.
 * 4) Remove from the heat and set aside until cool. Purée in a food processor or blender until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan.
 * 5) Pour mixture back into saucepan, and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has reduced by ⅔.
 * 6) Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth, then cool.
 * 7) Pour sauce over ice cream or fruit and serve.