Caramel (pronounced /ˈkærəˌmɛl/ or /ˈkɑrməl/) refers to a range of confections that're beige to dark brown and derived from the caramelization of sugar. Caramel's often made when cooking sweets. It can provide the flavor in puddings and desserts, a filling in candies or chocolates, or a topping for ice cream and custards. Caramel's made by heating sugar slowly to around . As the sugar melts and approaches this temperature, the molecules break down and re… (More on Caramel)