Homemade Caramel Syrup- Want to make your own delicious caramel syrup at home? It's easier than you think, and I'm going to show you how!
Making caramel syrup at home is surprisingly simple. All you need is sugar, but the process requires a little patience and focus. If you pay attention, you can whip up a cup of wonderful caramel syrup in just about 10 minutes. Use it in your Christmas cake or add a touch to your coffee!
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With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are planning to bake a cake. There's nothing quite like enjoying a traditional, homemade Christmas cake with loved ones. They also make fantastic gifts! Every year, I bake over 20 Christmas cakes, and I'm talking about the classic, traditional kind. I use various recipes: some with rum, some without; some with orange juice, some with or without eggs. I customize them based on what I'm looking for. One ingredient I often include to give my Christmas cake a beautiful golden-brown color is homemade caramel syrup.
Homemade Caramel Syrup
Making caramel syrup at home is surprisingly simple. All you need is sugar, but the process requires a little patience and focus. If you pay attention, you can whip up a cup of wonderful caramel syrup in just about 10 minutes. Use it in your Christmas cake or add a touch to your coffee!
Tips - Caramel Syrup Recipe
I like making Caramel Syrup in small batches, usually just enough to fill one cup. This way, I can really control the flavor and get a perfect, rich syrup every single time. If you want to make your baking even better, I suggest trying this Caramel Syrup recipe. It's fantastic for giving your Christmas cake a gorgeous, natural color - think deep ambers and warm mahogany shades. The cake will not only taste amazing but also look stunning and homemade, which will definitely impress everyone. Just imagine all the compliments you'll get when they see that vibrant, golden-brown color, all thanks to your own Caramel Syrup!
Instruction
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First, put a good, heavy non-stick pan on the stove. Put sugar and a spoonful of water in the pan. Let the sugar melt fully on high heat. Don't stir with a spoon to stop crystals from forming; let the sugar melt by itself.
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After the sugar melts, keep cooking it on high heat. After about a minute, it will start to change color and bubble, like in the picture. Watch it closely because caramel can burn quickly if you're not careful.
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In another step, boil ⅔ cup of water. A minute in the microwave is usually enough.
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When the melted sugar becomes a nice amber color, turn off the heat and carefully pour the hot water into the caramel.
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Next, set the heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes, so the caramel dissolves into the water. Again, don't use a spoon if you can help it; instead, gently swirl the pan to mix things up.
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Lastly, turn off the heat and let the slightly thick caramel syrup cool completely. Store it in a clean, sterilized glass jar for later use.
Ways to use Caramel Syrup
Want to make your coffee extra delicious? Try adding caramel syrup! It's also fantastic in cakes, cookies, milkshakes, ice cream, and even bread!
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Caramel Syrup Recipe | How to make Caramel Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar 150 g
- ⅔ cup Water and 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Start by placing a good quality, thick-bottomed, non-stick pan on the stove.
- Add the sugar and a tablespoon of water to the pan. Let the sugar melt completely over high heat. To prevent crystals from forming, avoid stirring with a spoon or spatula; allow the sugar to melt on its own.
- Once the sugar has melted, continue cooking it over high heat. After about a minute, you'll notice it start to change color and bubble, like in the picture.
- Keep a close eye on it, as caramel can burn easily if you're not careful.
- Separately, boil ⅔ cup of water. A minute in the microwave usually does the trick.
- When the melted sugar turns a beautiful amber color, turn off the heat and carefully pour the hot water over the caramel.
- Now, set the heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the caramel to dissolve into the water.
- Again, try to avoid using a spatula; instead, gently swirl the pan to mix.
- Finally, turn off the heat and let the slightly thick caramel syrup cool completely. Store it in a clean, sterilized glass jar for later.
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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