Caramel Decoration for Desserts! (Sugar Decoration Garnish Spun Sugar)

granulated sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can provide a deeper flavor in caramel.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Simple syrup is easy to make and less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a lower-cost alternative to butter.

vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option.

Add sugar and a little water to a pot and turn the heat on to medium.

Allow the water to hydrate the sugar without stirring; gently shake the pot if there are lumps.

Use a brush and cold water to brush down the sides of the pot to remove sugar crystals.

Once the color darkens to a rich caramel, remove from heat.

Cool the caramel slightly before working with it.

Take a small spoonful of caramel and drizzle it a few inches above parchment paper to create shapes or patterns.

For long thin strands, hold the spoon higher and rapidly drizzle caramel from side to side on a sprayed piece of parchment.

Use a palette knife to loosen the caramel and gather the strands into a loose circle.

For a caramel cage, use a ladle sprayed with cooking spray and drizzle caramel back and forth across the back of the ladle.

After a few seconds, gently slide the hardened caramel off the ladle.

For a thicker strand, let the caramel cool more, then pinch off a piece and wrap it around a lightly greased wooden spoon.

Break off the ends and carefully slide the caramel spiral off the handle.

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