Nonna’s Golden Hour Zero-Sugar Caramel Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Salted Perfection French Vanilla Finishing Salt
• 1 cup granular allulose sweetener
• 3/4 cup water, divided
• 1 tbsp heavy cream or dairy-free alternative (optional, for richness)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place the allulose and 1/4 cup of the water in a small saucepan over medium heat. We are looking for a deep amber color here, so let it bubble and darken. Keep an eye on it—it goes from golden to burnt faster than a summer sunset.
2. Once the mixture reaches a rich amber hue, carefully whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of water. It will sputter and steam like a angry radiator, so stand back and pour slowly.
3. Lower the heat and simmer the liquid for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until any hardened bits of sweetener dissolve back into a smooth syrup.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, the optional splash of cream if you want it silky, and the Salted Perfection French Vanilla Finishing Salt. The salt is the bridge that connects the sweet to the savory.
5. Let the syrup cool completely in the pan before pouring it into a glass jar. It will thicken as it reaches room temperature, ready for your morning brew. DUNZO!