Does brown sugar caramelize better than white?

Table of Contents:

1. Does brown sugar caramelize better than white?
2. Should you use brown sugar or white sugar for caramel?
3. Does brown sugar caramelize white sugar?
4. What sugar is best for creme brulee topping?
5. What Sugar should I use for creme brulee?
6. Is Custard Pie supposed to taste eggy?

Does brown sugar caramelize better than white?

Technically they're two different confections. This is the correct answer. Just depends on what you're making as to which to use. Along with the increased risk of scorching, using brown sugar eliminates your ability to judge your level of caramelization by color.

Should you use brown sugar or white sugar for caramel?

Caramel is created using white granulated sugar, whereas butterscotch is made with brown sugar.

Does brown sugar caramelize white sugar?

Brown Sugar. It's true that brown sugar can be substituted for a flavor similar to caramelized sugar's , but chemically it doesn't have the same interaction with other ingredients as granulated caramel sugar does.

What sugar is best for creme brulee topping?

Caster sugar (superfine sugar) can be used to top the creme brulee, though it can take longer for the sugar to brown and caramelize so a blowtorch is slightly better if you are using this substitute.

What Sugar should I use for creme brulee?

"You really need to use white granulated sugar," says senior food editor Chris Morocco. The small granules caramelize quickly, meaning the sugar won't get overly burnt and the pudding won't melt. Also, he points out: The white crystals provide a visual cue as you're torching it.

Is Custard Pie supposed to taste eggy?

The perfect baked custard is delicate and fragile in color, texture and flavor. ... To achieve the ideal texture and flavor balance, use whole eggs and milk. Custards made with egg yolks and cream are too eggy and rich in taste and too thick and creamy in texture; they lack the subtleties that make a custard great.