Microwave Caramel Sauce

Mix sugar, syrup, lemon juice and water in a 2-cup microwaveable measuring cup

Microwave for 4+ minutes - some recipes said 5, one said 4-8. I did 4, but then added 30 seconds, so 4.5 in my microwave to reach a pale yellow

Remove from microwave and let it sit and continue to caramelize for 5 minutes to reach a dark brown

While waiting those 5 minutes, microwave the cream to heat it

When it's reached the right amount of caramelization, add the cream in small amounts and stir - it will bubble up (3rd degree burns, trying to nab you) but not overflow

Once you've finished adding the cream, add the butter (one recipe said 2 T - so, whatever!) and vanilla and stir in

Now it's time to cool some more because, still too hot and will blister your tongue

Store in a covered jar in fridge - seriously, you won't finish it all at one sitting, or if you do, you'll be sorry