my caramel temperature has quit rising?

Question

the recipe calls for 242 degrees but the temp has stopped rising at 221 - what should i do?

hardlikearmour · Accepted Answer

Was it a wet caramel?  It will hover until the water fully boils off, then will increase in temperature.

Cav · Answer

Joining in the thanks for the explanation. The world just made a little more sense to me.

TobiT · Answer

I have had this happen to me, too, and I've never understood why. Now I know (and will be more patient as the "hover" takes time to resolve)!  Thanks!!

Jack N. · Answer

Thanks,  all of a sudden it just popped.  We have a thermapen that goes up to 572 degrees. Not sure I understand it, but we got it there finally!

scruz · Answer

it won't help you much now, but you might need a new thermometer.  i don't know how to check one for a temp over boiling water temp.

scruz · Answer

it won't help you much now, but you might need a new thermometer.  i don't know how to check one for a temp over boiling water temp.

my caramel temperature has quit rising?

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