Red syrup is a kind of liquid gold famous for its rich and sweet taste, which is deeply loved by baking enthusiasts, dessert chefs and home cooks. It not only adds sweetness to cakes and drinks, but also gives them a unique amber and mellow taste. Mastering the production skills of brown sugar will bring infinite possibilities for your sweet creation.
Preparation of ingredients:
The materials needed to make brown sugar are simple, but the quality is particularly important.
1 cup dark brown sugar, with fine particles and uniform texture.
1/2 glass of water, it is recommended to use filtered water or purified water.
Operating steps:
Melt brown sugar
In a medium saucepan, add brown sugar and water. Heat over medium heat and stir constantly until the brown sugar is completely melted.
Patience cooking
Keep the medium heat, continue to stir the brown sugar solution, and observe that it gradually thickens and appears amber. This process requires some patience and may take 10- 15 minutes.
3. Stir well
With the increase of the concentration of red syrup, stirring becomes very important. Continuous stirring can prevent caramelization and ensure uniform heating of brown sugar juice.
Check consistency
The concentration of brown sugar depends on your personal preference and intended use. If baked, thick red syrup is more suitable as filling or icing; For dipping sauce or seasoning, slightly thinner red syrup has better fluidity.
5. Cooling and storage
When the red syrup reaches the ideal consistency, immediately turn off the fire and take it out from the heat source. Pour into a high-temperature resistant glass container and cool at room temperature. The cooled red syrup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Intimate suggestion:
The use of dark brown sugar can bring more sweetness and color.
In the process of boiling, continuous stirring can prevent caramelization and caking.
The cooled red syrup may thicken slightly. You can add a little water or lemon juice to dilute it if necessary.
Brown sugar is a multifunctional condiment, which can be used for baking, cooking, seasoning and other purposes.