How to Clean Burnt Sugar

The sweet taste of sugar can be counteracted by the sour feeling of having to clean burnt sugar stains. Sugar caramelizes when it is exposed to heat in sauce pans, pots and ovens. Caramelization occurs when sugar becomes slightly singed, creating a rich, dark color. Cleaning burnt sugar from surfaces can be a challenge when it has adhered to the material. Fortunately, sugar is a water-soluble substance that can be removed from cooking utensils and countertops using household items.

Clean cloth
Nonabrasive scrubber
Detergent

Instructions

- 1
  Clean burnt sugar from a pot or a pan by filling it with warm water from the faucet. Place the cooking vessel on the stove, put the heat on medium-low, and allow the water to simmer for about 20 minutes. The burnt sugar should warm in the simmering water and melt away from the sides and bottom.
- 2
  Rinse out the pot or pan once the water has simmered and wash it using dish detergent. Brush with a nonabrasive scrubber to remove any extra sugar molecules.
- 3
  Clean burnt sugar off countertops by wetting a clean, soft cloth with warm water. Rub it over the countertop or stove top to remove any excess sugar or stains on the area.
- 4
  Squeeze a dime-sized amount of detergent onto the burnt sugar area and allow it to rest for a couple of minutes. Use the clean, moist towel to wipe away the burnt sugar.
- 5
  Remove the excess detergent and moisture from the surface so the area is dry and clean.

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