If you want to take your dessert game to the next level, incorporating homemade liquid caramel can be a game-changer. This viscous brown liquid can add a touch of elegance and sweetness to any dessert, from classic flan to decadent brownies.
The best part? This recipe is easy to make and economical and can be stored in the refrigerator without hardening. In this recipe, we'll explore some delicious ways to use it to enhance your desserts and impress your guests.
How to Make Liquid Caramel
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.Related Recipes:
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- Caramel Frappuccino
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- No Bake Flan
Recipe
Easy Liquid Caramel
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup hot water mix with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime , freshly squeezed (the lemon juice will keep the mixture from hardening)
Instructions
- Add sugar to a nonstick heavy-bottomed pan and cook on medium-low heat, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until sugar dissolves. The mixture begins to simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes. (Watch carefully as it can burn quickly!).
- After sugar dissolves completely and syrup is simmering, carefully pour in hot water/lemon mixture. The mixture will bubble and steam (the hot water will help thin the caramel, and the lemon juice will keep the caramel mixture from hardening).
- Quickly swirl the pan to distribute the hot water/lemon mixture into the pan. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, without stirring, holding the pan's handle, and gently tilting the pan off the heat to distribute color evenly as sugar caramelized, again watching carefully as it can burn quickly!!
- The mixture should have a golden brown(light amber) color. Turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Using a heatproof spatula, stir to combine and transfer the Caramel in an airtight heatproof sterilized jar. Let it cool completely and tightly seal the jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.