I’ll show you how easy it is make homemade caramel from scratch. Rich and luscious caramel sauce can be yours in just a few minutes with only 5 ingredients!
If you are under the assumption that caramel is tricky or difficult, I am here today to tell you that it doesn’t have to be! I know the process of caramelizing sugar can be intimidating, because I’ve been there. But once I got over my fear and practiced it a few times, I discovered how simple it really is.
And it’s well worth the effort! Homemade caramel sauce is creamy and incredibly rich, with the best sweet and salty flavor.
6. Sugar syrup: You can drizzle clear melted sugar over cakes, cheesecakes, or fudge or use it as a sweet glaze that will dry hard. Melted sugar can be overly sweet, so consider adding it to tart or bitter desserts for balance.
Caramelizing sugar with the wet method
- Add sugar and water to a heavy-bottom saucepan set over medium heat. Stir with a whisk until sugar is dissolved, then stop stirring.
- After a few minutes the mixture will start darkening in color.
- Continue to cook until it’s a deep amber color, making sure it doesn’t burn, swirling the pan to promote even caramelization as needed. (The bottom right photo above is moments away from being burned, I let it go a little too long.)
Pros to using the wet method: it’s a little less intimidating, less likely to burn, and yields slightly more caramel sauce.
Uses for caramel sauce
- Pour it over ice cream.
- Mix it into rice krispie treats or a cream pie.
- Use it a topping for cheesecake, brownies, or a layer cake.
- Serve it as a dip for apples, pretzels, crackers and more.
- Give it as a gift!
How to Melt Sugar
FAQ
What does melted sugar turn into?
Does melted sugar harden?
What is burnt sugar used for?
Is caramel just melted sugar?
What can you do with melted sugar?
Another way to use melted sugar is to make caramel sauce and use it as a dip for fruits like strawberries, as a topping for flan, or ice-cream syrup. Melted sugar makes a great sweetener for coffee, tea, and cocktails. You can make a large batch and store it in a jar. You can use it as a substitute for granulated sugar.
What foods can help break down simple sugars?
There are some foods that, in addition to lowering the glucose rate, bring countless benefits to the mind and body. Foods rich in fiber and with good nutritional value stand out, such as: flaxseeds are rich in fiber and healthy fats that fight type 2 diabetes; Chia seeds are already proven to lower blood sugar due to improved insulin sensitivity; oats for having a high content of soluble fibers contained in oat bran, helps a lot in reducing blood sugar levels.
What is melted sugar used for?
Melted sugar can be used for various cooking purposes, including: Candy Making: It can be used as the base for various sweets such as caramel candies, toffee, and other confections. To get the right thickness needed for making candy, you can speed up the caramelization process by adding some lemon juice.
How to melt sugar?
You need the right pot to melt sugar. The best choice for melting sugar is a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot because it spreads heat evenly and prevents the sugar from burning Also, make sure the pot or pan is dry, so it does not add extra moisture Afterward, measure the sugar. Melting sugar can be tricky and it tends to burn easily.