How to make caramel sauce

 How to make caramel sauce

Ingredients

White sugar, in the quantity you want

Materials

A pan (preferably copper, as it is great for making caramel)

Preparation

Step 1 - Place the sugar in a pan and heat over low heat, or even low heat

Step 2 - Slowly let the sugar melt and caramelize. You don't need water, the sugar does the work on its own!

Step 3 - To mix and prevent the sauce from burning, do not use a spoon or spatula. Hold the handle of the pan and shake it slightly. Stirring with a spoon can crystallize the sugar.

Step 4 - Be careful not to burn the caramel, as this can happen in a minute. If the sauce releases smoke that stings your eyes, remove it from the heat immediately. If you have a kitchen thermometer, the caramel should be between 115 °C and 130 °C at most. The caramel should be a nice brown color. If it is too dark it will be bitter, and if it is too bright it will lack flavor.

Step 5 - Use the caramel right away, as it hardens very quickly. Make sure you have everything ready before you start.

Your caramel sauce is ready!