Five minute caramel my ass.
Was going to try making a better filled chocolate tonight after work. My caramel would have time to firm up in the fridge. If I had caramel. What I have is the reeking results of scorched sugar and a smoke detector freaking out and terrified cats. That’s what I have.
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Well for heavens sake, where did the recipe originate from? Scorched sugar? Cats afraid, I have a cat, too. Sounds like a nasty disaster. Gee.
It’s from “Bake Like a Pro” and it seems simple enough. Have just ruined batch # 4.
Oh my, guess you are more than ready to move on to something better?! Cheryl
I am going to try again since I’m not thrilled with the flavour I achieved in the end. I got caramel though. Will not cook it so long or so dark next time. I’d like something slightly more golden coloured. For chocolates.
Let us know how that works out, fingers crossed for you! Cheryl