US National English Toffee Day: 7 Mistakes To Avoid While Making Caramel At Home

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National English Toffee Day

Made with caramelised sugar, this is quite a popular confection, loved by many. So, here’s a list of mistakes to avoid while making caramel at home!

Avoid using a thin pot as it heats up fast and can burn your caramel.

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1. Inappropriate Pot Thickness

You must always use white granulate sugar, don’t end up choosing the wrong ingredient because it’s fancy.

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2. Wrong Sugar

Ensure you gently stir the mixture on the stove to avoid the mixture turning gritty.

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3. Stir Well

Always ensure that the pot you’re using has no food residue and is clean.

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4. Dirty Pots

This is an essential tool for someone who wishes to make caramel at home.

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5. Using No Candy Thermometer

Always try to pour the mixture, as scraping might pick up crystalised sugar at the bottom of the pan.

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6. Scraping Pan

Pour the caramel into a well-greased pan, especially if you wish to make candy.

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7. Not Greasing Pan

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Make sure to be mindful of all these mistakes if you wish to make the dessert at home.