Caramel Topping

• 5 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup half and half
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

1. Melt butter and brown sugar in large heavy saucepan over low heat; 
2. stir constantly until mixture is smooth. 
3. Add half and half, then salt; 
4. simmer 4 minutes. 
5. Remove from heat; 
6. stir in vanilla. 

Serve over ice cream, desserts, pancakes, waffles or as a dip for apples or other fruits.