Creme Caramel

cremecaramel

80g sugar
¼ cup water
750ml milk
100g sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
Caned apricots, if desired

1. In a small heavy saucepan, heat ½ cup sugar and water until sugar dissolves. Boil until light brown.

2. Pour into an 8-cup soufflé dish or 8 custard cups. Immediately turn dish or cups to coat base and sides evenly with caramel; set aside.

3. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until surface simmers, stir in 1/3 cup sugar until dissolved; let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla

4. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). In a medium bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks until blended. Stir in milk mixture.

5. Pour into caramel-lined dish or cups. Place in a bain marie. Water should be boiling.

6. Bake 40 to 50 minutes in soufflé dish and 20 to 25 minutes in custard cups or until a knife inserted in centre comes out clean.

7. Cool completely; turn out onto dessert plates. Top with fruit.