Caramelized Simple Syrup Recipes

CARAMEL SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and comes to a boil. Continue cooking, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush but without stirring, until mixture becomes golden amber in color.
• Immediately remove from heat and add 1 cup water. Return to heat and continue stirring until mixture becomes liquid. Transfer to a heatproof container and let cool completely before using.

CARAMEL SYRUP FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Steps:

• Bring sugar and the water to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer until thickened and light brown, about 10 minutes. Use immediately.

CARAMELIZED SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour sugar in a heavy skillet that heats uniformly.
• Melt over low heat, stirring constantly to pervent scorching.
• When the sugar becomes a clear brown syrup, remove from heat.
• Stir in boiling water, slowly so it doesn't spatter.(Watch out for the HOT steam).
• Return to low heat and stir until syrup is smooth again.
• Cool and pour in to a clean pint jar, cover tightly. Keeps at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks.