Orange-Caramel Sauce

Prep = 10 min; Inactive = 30 min; Cook = 30 min; 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup orange juice

Directions

Combine the sugar, water, orange zest, and lemon juice in a medium heavy saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar dissolves, stop stirring and continue to cook until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the orange juice (the mixture will bubble up). Return to medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and cool to room temperature before serving. (The sauce will thicken as it cools.)