Be sure to keep an eye on the butter while it's melting and browning. It will burn quickly once it's reached the nut brown color that you want. Do NOT substitute margarine in this recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter (NO substitutes)
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 Tbsp. apple juice
- 2-4 Tbsp. half and half
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation:
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Then continue to cook butter, watching constantly, until the butter turns a light golden brown color, about 6-8 minutes. Stir constantly while the butter browns. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combine cooled butter, powdered sugar, apple juice, and 1 Tbsp. half and half in a large bowl and beat until well blended. Add additional half and half as needed to reach a good spreading consistency, then beat in vanilla. Use this frosting to fill and frost 9" layer cake.
