You'll Need: Maldon Salt Heavy Bottom Pot Easy Homemade Caramel Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup salted butter, cut into Tablespoon pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 tsp Maldon salt, optional Instructions In a heavy-bottomed large pot, combine sugar and water. Put heat on medium high and