Guinness caramel sauce

Guinness caramel sauce
Raising a glass to St Patrick? Save a little Guinness for this sauce!
Serves 20  / 
Prep 10 mins  / 
Cook 20 mins

Ingredients

440ml Guinness Draught in a can
50g Coop Fairtrade dark brown soft sugar
150g golden caster sugar
75ml local double cream
25g local unsalted butter
Coop Irresistible clotted cream ice cream or fresh fruit, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Put the Guinness stout and both sugars in a high-sided pan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved

2. Increase the heat and bring to a boil

3. Simmer rapidly for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon

4. Take the pan off the heat

5. Add the cream and butter, then stir until melted

6. Serve warm with ice cream or fruit, if you like

7. Once cooled, the sauce will keep for up to 3 days, chilled, covered in cling film

Tips

Drink responsibly. For more information visit drinkaware.co.uk