Be sure to stand there stirring the entire time, since sugar can quickly overcook once it’s caramelized. If you cook it too long, the caramel will come out hard or even burn.
Don’t use plastic when you’re cooking caramel in the microwave. The sugar gets very hot, and can destroy the bowl and cause a mess. Be sure to always use glass instead.
Be careful not to cook it for too long, or it could overheat and cause a mess in your microwave. Handle the bowl very carefully once you add the sugar, since it will get quite hot.
Reduce the half and half to 1/4 cup At the same time as you add the salt and vanilla, add 1/4 cup apple cider and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
