How to Remove Sugar Water That Is Burned on a Pan

Sugary foods burn easily when cooked on a stove top. Removing the resulting burned food from cookware can be difficult. However, a common, inexpensive household staple can easily remove scorched or burned-on food without extensive soaking, scrubbing or using commercial preparations that contain harsh chemicals.

Things You'll Need

• Bottle of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide
• Stove

Instructions

1. Cover the bottom of the pan with an inch or two of 3-percent hydrogen peroxide. This is the strength commonly sold for general household use.

2. Place the pan on a stove burner over medium heat and bring the hydrogen peroxide to a boil. Boil it for several minutes.

3. Use a wooden spoon to gently scrape any spots of burned sugar that remain.

4. Turn off heat. Allow to cool slightly.

5. Dispose the hydrogen peroxide and the remains of the burned sugar in the sink. Wash the pan as usual.

References

• Remove Burnt Sugar in a Stainless Steel Pan
• Burned Pots and Pans