It can be used to create so many scrumptious variations of caramel; velvety runny caramel sauce, crisp caramel for decorating and even the snappiest brittle that praline dreams are made from. All you need is a good heavy bottomed saucepan and a dash of patience....
Plus, it tastes great and the medium is so versatile that it can be altered or adapted to highly advanced techniques suited to elite cake decorating. You will need the following tools in addition to the ingredients: a small nonstick pot, a silicone spatula, a baster (see note at bottom)...