Burnt Sugar or Caramel Color

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sugar
• water (optional)

Directions

1. Place 2 pounds of sugar in an old saucepan over medium heat.

2. Stir the sugar with a spoon or stick as it starts to dissolve and smoke.

3. Continue stirring until it becomes a mass of black, melted, and burnt sugar.

4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

5. Add a little water and stir until combined; do not make it too thin.

6. Once cooled, pour the mixture into a bottle for use.