We’ve
all heard the saying “don’t cry over spilled milk,” the same could be said for
burnt caramel. Mistakes in the kitchen happen and sometimes there’s nothing you
can do but put the mistake behind you and move on. Before pitching the botched
batch, here are a couple ideas for salvaging your burnt caramel.
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One option would be to try
masking the bitterness of burnt caramel by incorporating instant coffee into
the mix. There is something comforting about this flavor combination, plus with
an extra jolt of caffeine, the only tears shed over this concoction will be
tears of joy. Try this recipe for cozy coffee caramels from TheSpruce.com.
If you're feeling adventurous, embrace
the burnt flavor and use it as a opportunity to get creative. According to FoodIngredientsFirst.com,
burnt caramel is one of the hot new flavor trends for 2018, “A burnt caramel
flavor pairs the sweet, milky notes of the caramel with the deep and slightly
smoky characteristics of burning the caramel.”
With
National Caramel Day on April 5, you might just have to burn a batch of caramel
“on accident” to celebrate! Share in the comments below if you have other
solutions for fixing burnt caramel.
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