Caramelized Berry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
• Ice cream or fruit

Procedure

1. Place berries on a baking pan and sprinkle with half of the sugar. Place 5-6 inches under a preheated broiler until well browned.
2. Remove and set aside until cool.
3. Combine remaining ingredients except for butter and ice cream/fruit in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the raspberries and bring to a boil until berries break easily.
4. If using a food processor or blender, remove from the heat and set aside until cool. If using an immersion blender, just do it now. Puree until smooth.
5. Pour back into saucepan and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has reduced by 2/3.
6. Pour sauce over ice cream or fruit and serve.