Add sugar and cream to a heavy saucepan. Stir to combine.

Bring sugar and cream to a boil over high heat. Pay attention to your pan! It will come to a boil quickly and fiercely. Stir every few seconds until a boil is reached.

Turn element down to medium and continue to stir. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring the whole time. Depending on your stove, you may have to turn your element down a little more.

After 5 minutes, remove pan from heat. Add vanilla (you can use a different flavour if you wish), stir a few times, and leave to cool.

After cooling, pour a little in a bowl, either by itself, over some bread, or over cream puffs (my family's favourite!). It's even nice to dip apple slices into once it has reached room temperature.