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Sugar keeps seizing up - never had this happen before. Ruined 6 cups! Tried without & with water methods. Help!
I have a question about step 1 on the recipe "Pine Nut Brittle with Rosemary" from Ms. T. It says:
"Place the sugar in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until sugar begins to melt. Lower the heat to medium-high and keep stirring just until the sugar is melted. Stop stirring and watch for it to turn a medium caramel color. About 10 minutes total."
asked by cookbookchick
over 1 year ago
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
added over 1 year agoHmm.This is a pretty standard method for making caramel -- not sure what's going on! Maybe try it with no stirring at all -- just swirl the pot from time to time.
Me neither-- I have never had any trouble doing this many times before. i am giving up for now and moving on to another recipe rather than risk more sugar!
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
added over 1 year agoWhat a bummer! Hope you'll try it some other time -- it really is delicious.
I will, when I am back home with my gas stove. I think part of the problem might be that I am using electric burners. Meantime, I'll use the ingredients to make Martha Stewart's Pine-Nut Cookies with Rosemary, a stellar recipe if you haven't tried it. Thanks, Merrill! Here's wishing you all the best for the holidays and the New Year with your new family!
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
added over 1 year agoThank you, and same to you!