caramel
Sugar and water mixture, heated to certain temperatures to achieve a brown color, is used to flavor, glaze, or decorate cakes and desserts.
Caramel is a simple mixture of sugar and water that, when heated, turns a brown color. It is used to flavor, glaze, or decorate cakes and desserts, adding a touch of elegance to your dishes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting5 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories224 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodstove
- Estimated cost$0.25 $0.06 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.25
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Mix the water and sugar in a thick-bottomed pot or a copper saucepan.
- Heat this mixture, stirring frequently. The sugar should be well-soaked in water to ensure even cooking.
- As soon as the water boils, the syrup clarifies and begins to color. Choose the color of your caramel based on its intended use (light brown for decorations; darker brown for flavoring preparations). ≈ 2 min
- Stop cooking by placing the pot in a bath of cold water. ≈ 3 min
The bill
caramel
- 225 grams of sugar$0.25
Total$0.25
that's $0.06 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 224 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.1 g |
| Sugars | 56.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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