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caramel color

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kathy Van Houten
Huron, SD

Store in bottle and use as needed

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caramel color

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water (divided use)

How To Make caramel color

  • 1
    Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil,stirring to dissolve sugar completely. Boil until sugar colors-this is how you make caramel But don't stop here.Continue cooking until sugar turns black and starts to smoke.
  • 2
    Remove from heat and Carefully add 1/4 cup water,then return to heat and stir until liquid.Pour into glass jar and use as needed.
  • 3
    To clean pan and spoon,fill with water and boil until caramel has dissolved.
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