National Caramel Day
On National Caramel Day each year, Caramel enthusiasts celebrate their favorite treat. This versatile confection, which was launched on April 5th, adds a rich, creamy flavor to desserts, pastries, and candies.
Caramels are made by adding milk and fat to a sugary syrup that has been simmered and continuously stirred until it reaches a light brown color. American women made candies using caramelized sugar and water as early as the seventeenth century. Since it was an inexpensive candy to make, it made its way into many recipes. Someone around the year 1850s, someone discovered that adding milk and a fat product to the cooked sugar mixture resulted in a soft, chewy candy. It should be no surprise how quickly soft caramel became popular.
Both bakers and pastry chefs use caramel to make a variety of desserts, whether as a main ingredient, flavoring, or topping. It can be used as a syrup or as the glue holding together nuts and popcorn, depending on the consistency. The candy makes great caramel apples in a more pliant form. The caramel can become brittle and is ideal for just that kind of candy making.
The longer caramel cooks, it takes on a deeper hue and a darker flavor until the sugar becomes bitter and is no longer palatable.
How to celebrate #nationalcaramelday
- Enjoy a little bit of caramel
- Make homemade caramel to share with colleagues and family
- We even have some sweet dishes for you to try: We even have some sweet recipes for you to try:
- Easy Caramel Corn
- Apple Dip with Hot Caramel Apple Dip is a hot dish in Hot Caramel
- Caramels
- Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies are among Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalCaramelDay
National caramel day is the longest in national caramel day history
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Caramel FAQ
Q. Should I stir my caramel as it cooks? When the sugar melts in the pot, A. Stirring isn't necessary. Allow the sugar to melt slowly over medium heat. Sifting the pan light over the heat will swirl the caramel. Avoid splashing the sugar mixture onto the sides as it will cause the sugars to crystalize.
Is caramel only used for sweet recipes? Q. Is caramel used only for sweet recipes?
A. No. A. No. A. No. Many recipes call for caramelizing sugars for a savory sauce over meats or vegetables.
Q. How can I buy homemade caramel sauce?
A. Homemade caramel sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
