Caramelized sugar can be achieved through two different methods: The Dry Method & The Wet Method. This "recipe" details each method for How to Make Caramelized Sugar to use in any recipe calling for it.
06Turn the burner on to medium heat. Watching very closely, allow the sugar begin to melt. As it becomes liquid, sprinkle more granulated sugar over the melting sugar until it has all been added.
07Use a rubber spatula to gently drag the granules of sugar into the liquid sugar. Do not aggressively stir but gently move the sugar around to achieve even cooking.
08The sugar will begin to caramelize very quickly once it melts. You can turn the heat down to slow the process down.
09Remove the pan from the heat as soon as your caramelized sugar has reached its desired color.