In a small pan over medium-high heat, melt the 3/4 cup of sugar until the bottom starts to color and smoke begins to plume. Reduce heat, and quickly whisk until the sugar dissolves and turns into ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small stainless-steel or enamel pan. Bring to a boil over low heat until the sugar melts. Swirl the pan (do not stir ...

To make the caramel, heat the sugar and water in a heavy-based pan ... pour it carefully into a 1.5 litre/2¾ pint non-stick ridged flan tin. (Do not use a loose-bottomed flan tin for this ...