How to Store Caramel

Caramel is light to dark-brown and even beige in color and forms by burning various sugars. It is sticky and sweet and is a dessert item included in many cookies and candies, as a topping on ice cream or as a coating on fruit such as an apple. While you can purchase premade goods with caramel in them, you may also want to bake and create your own desserts with caramel. Storing it properly ensures that it does not get too hard, making it unusable. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  Store caramel syrup in a sealed plastic container to keep it fresh. Keep it in the refrigerator. Avoid using any metal-based containers since the caramel may absorb some of the taste of the metal.
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  Mix caramel with cream or butter and various spices to create a caramel sauce to use on various dishes. Store it in a sealed plastic container for up to three months in the fridge or one month at room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator if you live in a warm climate.
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  Use hardened caramel quickly because it is not ideal for storage. Place it in between two pieces of waxed paper to ensure it doesn't stick to the plastic.
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  Store caramel candy in an airtight container but avoid placing it in the refrigerator. Candies have a tendency to get gooey and sticky, leaving a mess on your hands and in the wrapping. If you need to store it for a long time, use the freezer instead of the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

Syrups are common for ice cream sundaes or drinks.
Carmel is very sensitive to moisture and may become brittle or break under less-than-ideal conditions.