Hard Caramel

🥘 Ingredients

• granulated sugar 225 g
• water 60 ml
• unsalted butter 15 g
• toasted pecans 60 g

1. 1

   Grease silicone spatula so that the caramel doesn't stick to it.
2. 2

   Put granulated sugar and water in large heavy bottom saucepan and put on medium heat.
3. 3

   Warning: Do not stir so that the mixture doesn't crystallize. If it does, just keep on medium-low heat.
4. 4

   If a bit of crystallization around the edge of the pan, take a silicone brush and dip in water and wipe away.
5. 5

   Note: Can keep a lid on the pot to trap the steam to prevent crystallization.
6. 6

   Add unsalted butter once the caramel mixture turns to a nice dark rich amber color.
7. 7

   Add nuts and seeds such as toasted pecans to the mixture
8. 8

   Pour onto silicone mat to let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes until it is snapable.
9. 9

   Use it for brittles and sugar shards.
10. 10

    !!! info "How to clean utensils"
11. 11

    Add water and utensils, including thermometer, to pan and bring to a boil and then clean.
12. 12

    !!! info "How to clean counter tops"
13. 13

    Put damp cloth over caramel on countertops for a half an hour or so and then clean.