Step 1

Place the butter, cream, brown sugar, vanilla essence and sea salt (optional) into a small saucepan.

Step 2

Melt over a medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until completely smooth.

Step 3

Or alternatively, if you're using a Thermomix, place all ingredients into the TM bowl and cook on Varoma, Speed 3 for 8 minutes – scraping down the sides halfway through cooking.