To make the caramel base: Put the sugar and water in a saucepan, and stir to moisten sugar. Boil over med-high heat until the mixture turns a deep caramel color. Pour the caramel into the bottom of a ...

To make the caramel: Place the sugar and water in a heatproof dish and place in a microwave and cook for 4 minutes on high, or until the sugar has caramelized. (Or you can melt the mixture in a pan ...

Serves 10 to 12. Recipe is by Teresa LaBranche, of Baton Rouge, who says the pan in which you make the caramel should be aluminum, stainless steel or ceramic, about 4 inches deep and 8 inches in ...

1. In a small saucepan, combine the five tablespoons of sugar and water and cook to a dark caramel. Meanwhile, combine cream, half and half, and milk, and heat just until warm. When the caramel ...

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Place eight 1/2-cup (4-ounce) ovenproof cups, custard cups, or ramekins on a large baking pan. 2. In a large heavy saucepan, ...

Creme brulee features the 'burnt cream' (or caramel) on the surface of the custard. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive) Big discussion at the coffee pot one morning at school: Is creme brulee the ...

1.	Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture is boiling rapidly. Allow to continue until the ...