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The first step in our traditional pudding recipe is to prepare the caramel sauce. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect caramel consistency:
Begin by adding 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan.
Adjust the heat to medium and stir occasionally. You'll want the sugar to melt completely into a golden amber color. It's natural for some sugar to stay solid at first, but that will dissolve later.
Once the sugar has melted, carefully pour in ½ cup of hot water. Be cautious of the steam that rises at this point.
Stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves again. Once it reaches a smooth, caramel-like consistency, remove it from the heat.