How to Make Caramel
See how to turn sugar into caramel, then browse our caramel apple toppings bar.


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Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved in the water before the mixture boils; stray granules will turn your caramel gritty.

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The mixture will thicken and change color as it cooks. Remove the caramel from the heat when it is just light amber; it will darken as it cools.

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Heavy cream makes the caramel soft and sticky, rather than brittle. Be careful: The cream will bubble and splatter when you add it to the hot caramel.

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Caramel Apples

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Caramelize This: Use the caramel sauce above for more than just apples.