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Follow these instructions carefully and your caramel sauce will turn out perfectly. You cannot rush the caramelizing process, but once the sugar turns amber, it can cross the line from caramelized sugar to burned sugar in an instant, so watch it carefully. Drizzle the finished product over a dessert for a decadent treat.
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup heavy cream
In a heavy 2 to 2.5-qt saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook until it turns amber, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir the sugar with a wooden spoon during the first 1 to 2 minutes of cooking; do not stir after this point and, instead, tip the pan to ensure even cooking. Do not allow the sugar to burn. If the sugar burns, turns very dark and smells acrid, discard it and start again.
Remove pan from the heat and very carefully pour the cream into the hot syrup. Take care it does not splash; the syrup is very hot. Use heavy pot holders to protect your hands and arms. Stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until the sauce is smooth and blended. Let the sauce cool to warm or room temperature.
Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, set the bowl or pan holding the sauce over a saucepan partially filled with gently simmering water. Stir until the sauce is warm.
makes about 1 cup
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Category: SAUCES/MARINADES
Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:
Follow these instructions carefully and your caramel sauce will turn out perfectly. You cannot rush the caramelizing process, but once the sugar turns amber, it can cross the line from caramelized sugar to burned sugar in an instant, so watch it carefully. Drizzle the finished product over a dessert for a decadent treat.
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup heavy cream
In a heavy 2 to 2.5-qt saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook until it turns amber, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir the sugar with a wooden spoon during the first 1 to 2 minutes of cooking; do not stir after this point and, instead, tip the pan to ensure even cooking. Do not allow the sugar to burn. If the sugar burns, turns very dark and smells acrid, discard it and start again.
Remove pan from the heat and very carefully pour the cream into the hot syrup. Take care it does not splash; the syrup is very hot. Use heavy pot holders to protect your hands and arms. Stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until the sauce is smooth and blended. Let the sauce cool to warm or room temperature.
Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, set the bowl or pan holding the sauce over a saucepan partially filled with gently simmering water. Stir until the sauce is warm.
makes about 1 cup
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