Let's see how to Caramelize Sugar for making desserts like Caramel Custard. We are starting the first week of the 25th Edition of Blogging Marathon. I feel elated that we have reached a milestone in blogging. What started as a way to keep this blog live, it's become an obsession, in the end, to continue blogging and sharing recipes.
When I think of BM, what strikes more is the way so many bloggers have embraced this and have been doing this for so many editions. This is not possible without any of their support. There was a time when it was 7 nonstop blogging for two weeks with different themes. I literally used to keep thinking and pondering on the different themes that can make this BM interesting. I hope I have met the satisfaction.
After a while, we felt seven nonstop days were becoming too much and we settled for a three day, four week pattern and this really suited everybody. This called for even more interesting themes and so I ended up thinking all possible combinations and rules. All said and done, BM is simply run with the passion that each of us has. And towards that, I have always given in for exceptions. So if you are interested in updating, being part of this wonderful group, you can join us.
We have a surprising thing planned and would be revealing it the end of this month. I hope my friends would enjoy as much as I am looking forward to it.
Coming to the theme this week, I always love basics. Given that we resort to the basics that so help us to make the actual dish, I always look for different ways we make the basics. This is yet another how to make series. Starting today would be caramelizing the sugar. I was specific to say we will be doing liquid basics, I clarify that the basics can be anything that's more like in a liquid state than a powder.
Step by Step Pictures for making Caramelized Sugar
Ingredients
- 25 gms Sugar
- 4 tbsp Water
Instructions
- In a nonstick pan, take the sugar and heat it up. Simmer and keep stirring. The sugar will start melting and within seconds the colour will start turning brown or golden.
- Continue cooking for couple of seconds when you see the sugar become thick. Then, add 2 tbsp water and bring to boil. Make sure you mix the syrup and water well.
- Boil in low flame for atleast 5 minutes till the sugar turns into golden brown switch off the flame.
- Slowly add the remaining 2 tbsp water to the pan, making sure you don't scald yourself. Mix well and put it back on the flame, bring to a boil and remove.
- Store in an airtight bottle.
Notes
- Make sure you turn the sugar into brown and then add water.
- Remember to add the water on the hot syrup to prevent it from crystallizing or becoming hard.
- The syrup should be more liquid and not very thick.
- This can be refrigerated for a week.
- In the dish you want to make, add the syrup to the bottom, freeze for at least 10 mins, then pour the other dish over this.
- This way the caramel sauce will not mix into the other dish.
- You can use this sauce on ice creams, custard, cakes etc.
Recipe
How to Caramelize Sugar
Ingredients
- 25 gms Sugar
- 4 tbsp Water
Instructions
How to Caramelize Sugar
- In a nonstick pan, take the sugar and heat it up. Simmer and keep stirring. The sugar will start melting and within seconds the colour will start turning brown or golden.
- Continue cooking for couple of seconds when you see the sugar become thick. Then, add 2 tbsp water and bring to boil. Make sure you mix the syrup and water well.
- Boil in low flame for atleast 5 minutes till the sugar turns into golden brown switch off the flame.
- Slowly add the remaining 2 tbsp water to the pan, making sure you don't scald yourself. Mix well and put it back on the flame, bring to a boil and remove.
- Store in an airtight bottle.
Notes
- Make sure you turn the sugar into brown and then add water.
- Remember to add the water on the hot syrup to prevent it from crystallizing or becoming hard.
- The syrup should be more liquid and not very thick.
- This can be refrigerated for a week.
- In the dish you want to make, add the syrup to the bottom, freeze for at least 10 mins, then pour the other dish over this.
- This way the caramel sauce will not mix into the other dish.
- You can use this sauce on ice creams, custard, cakes etc.
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Ramya Krishnamurthy says
hi first time here,wat to do for joining marathon.i am eager to join.
Manju says
Interesting good information.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This is a beautiful theme Srivalli. In spite of everyone cooking for a while, we still have many questions when it comes to basics. This is a lovely post and good to be a part of this team 🙂
sushma says
Good one Valli.I dint know it was soo simple to caramelize sugar.
Arthy Suman says
Great tips for people who are new to cooking n baking...
Priya says
You have done prefectly, definitely a beautiful post.
divya says
looks tempting...
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
Perfect looking caramel! Glad to be part of this group, Valli.
Nisha Sundar says
Wow.. Caramel enhances the flavour of many desserts and pairs well. My fav is caramel custard.
Chef Mireille says
perfect over ice cream
Gayathri Kumar says
Very important basics for many sweets. Love this caramel over ice cream..
Padmajha PJ says
Glad to be a part of this group Srivalli and yes, you really do come up with superb themes that makes it difficult to select!
Caramel looks perfect yaar....
Suma Gandlur says
I have somehow never found the need to prepare cramel yet. Looks perfect.
Glad to have become a part of this group Valli. I am missing those weekly marathons and the chaos. I know I am being ambitious but can we do another monthly marathon with advanced announcement?
Saras says
Helpful post dear..Love your pictorial...
rekhas kitchen says
Because of this caramel I like caremal pudding nice post Valli..
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
very simple and basic recipe!!!
Pavani says
I always have trouble making caramel sauce. It ends up burnt or doesn't have the rich caramel color. Thanks for the detailed post, I'm going ti try my luck with caramel again soon.
Preeti Garg says
Great Recipe....look fabulous and perfectly done