Caramel Ice Cream Sundaes and Mixed Nut Brittle

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   Caramel Sauce: In medium saucepan, stir sugar and water.

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   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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   Reduce heat to medium and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup turns amber.

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   Remove pan from heat and carefully add heavy cream (mixture will sputter); stir to combine.

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   Return to heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve any hard bits of caramel.

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   Remove pan from heat and let cool 5 minutes.

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   Whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt.

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   Let sauce cool.

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   Mixed-Nut Brittle: Generously butter baking sheet.

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    In a large glass bowl, stir sugar, corn syrup, and water.

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    Microwave on high 5 minutes.

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    Stir in nuts; microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes longer, stirring every 2 minutes, until syrup turns golden.

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    Stir in butter, baking soda, vanilla, and salt until mixture is foamy.

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    Pour onto prepared baking sheet; spread until 1/4-inch thick.

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    Let cool.

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    Break into pieces.

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    Assembly: Scoop ice creams into sundae dishes.

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    Spoon caramel sauce over ice cream and garnish with Mixed-Nut Brittle.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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