Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

Instructions

1. Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.  
2. Once the sugar mixture is dissolved and turns an amber color remove it from the heat.  Add butter and stir until well combined.
3. Return the pan to heat.  Stir.
4. Slowly add heavy cream and continue stirring.  The mixture will bubble.
5. Boil the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
6. Remove mixture from the heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
7. Add to a jar and allow to cool for 20 minutes.  
8. Tighten the lid and refrigerate.