Spiced Caramel

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick, about 4 inches (10 cm) long
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, washed and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla
  • 1 cup (210 g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, diced (see note)
  • 1/4 tsp fleur de sel