CARMELIZED SUGAR

You are ready to make some goodies for a small party that you are throwing, you decide to make some caramel covered nuts or a flan.

The recipe asks for caramelized sugar and you have not a clue what it is, where to find it, or how to make it.

Caramelized sugar is something that you make yourself, and is actually quite easy, but you need to watch it very closely through the whole process.

Measure out your sugar and place it into a heavy-duty skillet or saucepan.

Cook over medium high heat with out stirring just until the sugar starts to melt.

Once the sugar begins melting, reduce the heat to Low. Continue to cook the sugar stirring often.

The sugar is caramelized when it turns a deep rich brown and is completely melted.

Once the sugar reaches this state work with it very carefully, if you get any on your skin it can burn instantly and quite severely.