Just in case you’ve been wondering what I’m talking about when I say to caramelize something here’s a quick and easy demonstration.
Mix a couple of tablespoons of sugar with cinnamon to taste. I like a quarter of a teaspoon in mine. Crush this into a tablespoon of margarine or butter. Smear onto a slice of bread. Stick in to toaster oven. I don’t recommend a regular toaster because it’ll make a royal mess. Yes I was actually dumb enough to try it many, many years ago. Toast until the cinnamon mixture starts to bubble. Allow to cool.
Now take a look at the sweet, tasty, crusty stuff on top. The cinnamon mixture has caramelized.
bon appétit
Alice
ps, if it didn’t change, then your toaster didn’t get hot enough.
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