Can overcooked caramel be harmful?
Ok, here's the situation. I put a pan of water and sugar on a medium high flame and went away. Some time later I found a smoldering black mass overflowing the pan. It took some time to clean up (anybody know how to remove burnt caramel from stainless steel?).
I threw the burnt caramel away, but later started wondering. There is a sweet called 'carbon' and I have no idea how it's made, but it looks the same as what was in the pan... So there's the question. How is 'carbon' made?
Edit The question was whether the burnt sugar is edible. The answer of course is: no.
Best Answer
I think what your looking for is called poured sugar oil moulds(rings) that you want to use ant shape is okay then use 2 lbs sugar,1 lb water, 6.55 ounces of glucose and food colouring if you want.make a syrup with the three and then boil until it reaches 260F add food colouring continue to boil until temp. reaches 330F plunge the pot into a cold water bath to stop the cooking.remove from water and let stand 2-3 minutes to thicken. Pour mixture into moulds until 1/4 inch thick. Once edges have setenough remove the ring. Use a little reheated sugar to attached pieces together like a glue.this can be used as a base for any center piece you want to create with other sugar pieces
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What happens if you overcook caramel?
Overheating the mixture Be very careful as you heat your caramel. Follow the recipe carefully, and never melt your caramel on your stove's highest setting\u2014it will cause the caramel to scorch and taste burnt. Once it gets a burnt or bitter flavor, it can't be saved.Can you eat burnt caramel?
Burnt Caramel Cream is excellent served on pound cakes and over fresh fruit. This sauce is a a by product of over cooking your carmel.Can you overcook caramel sauce?
Wait a few seconds too long to add them, and your caramel could overcook. "Have the courage to cook a very dark caramel," encourages Saffitz. The deeper the color, the more complex the flavor. Remember that it will stop cooking as soon as you add the butter and cream, so take it right to the edge.Can you get sick from eating too much caramel?
Regularly eating too much caramel could leave less room in your diet for more nutritious foods, too, which could cause nutritional deficiencies. Though caramel does have small amounts of calcium and potassium, the treat can't be considered nutritious in any way.What To Do When Your Caramel Crystallizes | Teaching Cooking Online
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