Butane torch (available at most hardware stores…darned handy)

butane torch (available at most hardware stores…darned handy)

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

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1) Combine the sugar, water and corn syrup in a small, heavy saucepan and place over high
2) As soon as the sugar has dissolved, heat your thermometer under warm tap water (to
3) When the mixture reaches 230 degrees, reduce the heat to medium and allow the sugar
4) As the temperature approaches 300 degrees the color will start to turn to amber. At
5) As the caramel heads towards 340 degrees, it will reach a deep amber color. Remove

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heat.
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prevent thermal shock) and attach to side of pan, making sure that the bulb is completely
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submerged. Do not stir the mixture or agitate the pan at this stage.
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to color gradually.
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this point, it’s safe to swirl the pan gently to help distribute the heat evenly.
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the pan from the heat and slowly stir with a metal spoon, allowing it to cool until the
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caramel falls from the spoon in a solid stream…like a string. When it does, it’s doodad
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time.