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 ...

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 ...