Caramel Fondue

1. 1

   In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt sugar for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly, until sugar is completely liquefied and browned.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and rum.

3. 3

   In the top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, combine milk, egg yolks and cornstarch mixture.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth.

5. 5

   When sugar has caramelized, remove skillet from heat.

6. 6

   Carefully stir in boiling water.

7. 7

   (Mixture will bubble and spatter.)

8. 8

   Immediately pour caramel into warm milk mixture in top of double boiler.

9. 9

   Caramel will solidify again, but keep stirring over low heat for about 20 minutes until melted.

10. 10

    Remove double boiler from heat; stir in vanilla.

11. 11

    Transfer immediately to dessert fondue pot over candle flame.

12. 12

    Spear a piece of fruit or cake with fondue fork and dip in fondue.

13. 13

    Serve with...

14. 14

    Ladyfingers, chocolate cupcake pieces, apple wedges, nectarine wedges, marshmallows.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.