Caramel with sugar granules
I made caramel with condensed milk one month ago. Now I want to use it again, but it has sugar granules on it. So what should I do to make it smooth again?
Best Answer
If the crystals have formed in the same way the crystals form in Honey, then you could try warming the caramel. Honey forms crystals over time, and these are removed by placing the honey in hot water for an hour (you will need to keep the water hot, above body temperature but not boiling).
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Can I caramelize granulated sugar?
Add an even layer of white granulated sugar to a light-colored, heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet. As you heat the sugar, it will release its water and caramelize. As this method requires no other ingredients, the exact quantity of sugar is unimportant. Go for one or two cups, depending on how much caramel you need.How do you caramelize crystallized sugar?
Sometimes, as syrup boils, sugar starts to form back into crystals, which turn hard and cloudy. Crystallisation can be caused by stirring, or a grain of something other than sugar getting into the pan, or often just bad luck.Why does my sugar crystallized when making caramel?
Grainy caramel is caused by crystallization, which is easy to avoid (and can also be fixed). Caramel becomes grainy when the sugars crystallize, a process that happens when the melted sugar splashes up onto the cold sides of the pan. It loses its moisture and turns back into a sugar crystal.How to Caramelize sugar- Easiest way from start to finish
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Answer 2
Once crystals appear in dulce de leche you can't remove them (a far as I know). But there are several methods to help not getting the crystals. Industry adds ?-D-galactosidase. Adding lactose micro crystals, as they do in ice cream manufacturing, isn't practical due to technical limitations. Effect of cooling temperature and formulation in Dulce de Leche manufacturing, SPANISH
For home manufacturing some options are using a thick iron pot that cools down slowly. If you open the can, you can add marbles to avoid it getting stuck to the bottom, never introduce spoons to stir it.
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