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Caramelized Sugar at Home: Quick & Easy Guide

Start by grabbing a sturdy, light-colored saucepan. Add 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 tsp lemon juice or cream of tartar. Stir everything together over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Once it’s boiling, stop stirring—just let it do its thing. Lower the heat to medium and simmer. Watch the color closely; it’ll go from clear to golden to deep amber. Swirl the pan gently if the color isn’t even. When it’s a rich brown, pull it off the heat right away. If you want to stop the cooking fast, set the pot bottom in ice water for a few seconds. Use your caramel immediately for flan, candies, or to line dessert cups. If it hardens, just reheat gently. Timing is everything—burnt caramel is the worst! #CaramelizedSugar #DessertTips #HomeBaking #Food #Cooking