Bake: 325°F for 50–55 mins until:
- ✅ Toothpick test: Clean with no crumbs
- ✅ Edges pull from sides
- ✅ Internal temp 200°F (thermometer in center)
REST 20 mins in pan → invert onto rack (prevents collapse).
🔥 Fire drill: Tent with foil after 45 mins if browning too fast.


0:00	Melt butter → add brown sugar	No stirring = pure caramel flavor
3:00	Simmer 5 mins untilamber	Stir only to incorporate sugar
5:00	Whisk inwarm cream + corn syrup	Steam, not boil
7:00	Remove from heat → stir insalt + vanilla	Glossy, not grainy
9:00	Chill 10 mins(thickens sauce)	Should coat spoon (not runny)

✅ Perfect caramel test: Should ribbon when dripped.


Holiday	Sliced on pre-warmed plates → extra caramel drizzle	Bourbon vanilla ice cream
Tea party	Inchilled coupe glasses→ gold flakes	Earl Grey tea with honey
Meal prep	Slice into squares → freeze → thaw 10 mins	Pair with espresso

🍯 Upgrade: Add ¼ cup crumbled bacon to caramel → finish with smoked sea salt