1) Heat sugar and cup water for 5 minutes in a big skillet on medium high heat until the sugar melts and boils, stirring occasionally.Boil for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes dark brown in colour; remove from heat.Gradually stir in remaining cup water. Cool to room temperature and set aside.Beat eggs for 3 minutes in a medium bowl until thick and light yellow; gradually beat in powdered sugar.Stir in cream, salt and vanilla.

2) Add caramel mixture, gently stir until smooth.Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

3) Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen.

4) Transfer to plastic container and place in the freezer for an hour before serving.Serving: take it out for 5-10 minutes before serving, or longer, so it comes to the right scooping temperature.Easy suggestion: ice cream is best served in chilled glass or porcelain bowls. Scoop it with a hot, but dry, ice-cream spoon (soak it in boiling water, then wipe dry).