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Book 9, Question 59

Why Does Caramel Need Careful Heat?

Caramel needs careful heat because sugar goes from gold to burnt very fast! Sugar melts and browns through a process called caramelization, and a little too far makes it bitter. Melted sugar gets extremely hot and can cause bad burns, so caramel is a job for grown-ups.