Best Boiled Sugar Recipes

Brown Sugar Boiled Frosting image

Provided by Aroostook

Categories Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 1 9x12 cake or layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water.
Beat with a rotary beater or hand-held electric mixer until mixture holds its shape (about 7 minutes).
Spread while still warm over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1280.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 395.3, Carbohydrate 322.1, Sugar 318, Protein 7.2

Boiled Sugar image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups cold water
4 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon black food coloring

Steps:

Clip a candy thermometer to the side of a medium, heavy pot. Place water, sugar and cream of tartar in pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. As the syrup comes to a boil, any impurities in the sugar will rise to the surface; remove these using a small stainless steel sieve or strainer.
Using a clean brush dipped in clean water, wash the sides of the pan down to ensure that no crystals form around the edge of the pan. Add the black food coloring. Continue boiling, washing the pan sides down regularly until the syrup reaches 340 degrees F, and then place the pan into a bowl of cold water to stop further cooking.
For casting:
Allow mixture to reach a honey-like consistency and pour into the center of a mold, allowing the sugar to run slowly to the sides. Let cool, tap sides of mold, and remove.
For pulling:
After cooking sugar to 340 degrees F and then cooling briefly in the bowl of cold water, pour out onto an oiled marble or silpat mat. Allow to cool around the edges and carefully fold into the center, repeating until a soft pliable mass is formed. Incorporate air to create shine by pulling and folding the sugar until cool.