cajeta flan
Cajeta Flan Caramel 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup granulated sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Softened butter Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Stir together water, lemon j...
Ingredients
- 1tablespoonwater
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1recipe cajeta
- 3eggs
- 3egg yolks
- 3tablespoongranulated sugar
- 11/4 cups milk
Directions
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Cajeta Flan Caramel 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup granulated sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Softened butter Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or cu
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Stir together water, lemon juice and sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat
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Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush sides of the pot just above the sugar every 30 seconds to prevent crystals from forming
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Cook sugar until a rich dark color is achieved
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Immediately set the saucepan into a bowl of ice
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Spoon cooled caramel into prepared cups
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If the caramel becomes too thick or sets up completely, warm it over very low heat until it is pliable again
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Pour 2 teaspoons of caramel into each cup and turn the cups to evenly coat the bottom