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Ingredients
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Caramel
Flan Mixture
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Caramelize
Allow the mixture to cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 3
Pour Caramel
Quickly pour the hot caramel into a round flan mold or individual ramekins, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Flan Mixture Preparation
- 4
- 5
Pour Mixture into Mold
Carefully pour the flan mixture over the set caramel in the mold or ramekins.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the flan mold or ramekins in a larger baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Chill
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool in the water bath for about 10 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 9
Serve
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan, invert onto a plate, and gently lift off the mold. Enjoy your traditional caramel flan!
