Caramel Coloring

Directions

1. 1
   Place brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy pan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and starts to take on a deep brown color.
3. 3
   Do not burn the sugar.
4. 4
   Add boiling water, little by little and stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Be careful; the sugar syrup is very hot and can cause painful burns if it erupts over the pan.
6. 6
   Continue cooking and stirring until the caramel has reduced somewhat and reached a slightly syrupy consistency.