Caramel is made by heating sugar slowly to around 170 °C (340 °F). As the sugar melts and approaches this temperature, the molecules break down and re-form into compounds with a characteristic caramel color and flavor. Caramel is often made when cooking sweets. It can provide the flavor in puddings and desserts, a filling in candies or chocolates, or a topping for ice cream and custards. Next is a simple smooth tasty caramel ice cream recipe for ice cream lovers
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ice Cream Maker Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes
Servings: Ten 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Directions:
1.Place sugar in a large heavy saucepan
(the saucepan must be large!).2. Cook sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts into a liquid and turns a golden brown color. Remove from heat.
3. Slowly and carefully, add milk to caramelized sugar.
Be careful - the mixture will splatter and the sugar will turn hard.
4. Stir mixture over low heat until it becomes smooth again.
5. Mix in whipping cream and stir until well mixed and smooth. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
6. Once cool, chill mixture in the fridge
for at least 2 hours.7. Pour chilled mixture into your ice cream maker
. Mix about 25-30 minutes or according to manufacturer's instructions.