Cider-Caramel Sauce

• 4 cups apple cider
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

1. Place cider in heavy large skillet.
2. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
3. Boil cider mixture until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes.
4. Add sugar and butter.
5. Cook until sauce thickens slightly and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes longer.
6. (Can be made 3 days ahead.
7. Transfer to small bowl.
8. Cover; chill.
9. Remove vanilla bean before using.)

apple cider, vanilla bean, brown sugar, butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cider-caramel-sauce-102899 (may not work)