Caramel Syrup

By Craig Claiborne

Updated October 10, 2023

Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 - 2½ cups

  • 3 cups sugar

  • ½ cup cold water

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

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Nutritional analysis per serving

100 grams carbs; 387 calories; 2 milligrams sodium; 100 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine sugar and water in a heavy-bottom saucepan made of stainless steel, aluminum, copper or unchipped agate. Start cooking over low heat. If any syrup spatters onto the inside of the saucepan, use a brush dipped in cold water to wipe it away. This will prevent the syrup from crystallizing when it has finished cooking.

  2. Step 2

    Once syrup is boiling, add lemon juice. Continue cooking until syrup has a clear dark-amber or caramel color. It should register about 248 degrees on a thermometer used for candy. It will take about 20 minutes for the syrup to start to boil.

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