Just burned my third batch of caramel in two weeks

I tried making salted caramel sauce last Tuesday for a pie and ended up with a smoky kitchen and a pot that took an hour to soak. Then yesterday I thought I'd try again, got distracted by my kid asking for help with homework, and came back to black sludge. Three years ago I could whip this up no problem, but now I can't seem to walk away from the stove for even two seconds. Anyone else feel like their timing is completely off lately?

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jackson.matthew7d ago

Man I feel that. Made the exact same mistake last week when I tried to do caramel AND fold laundry at the same time. Burnt sugar smell sticks around for DAYS too, it gets in the curtains.

the_mary7d ago

Right, because multitasking with hot sugar is always a genius plan.

william_torres7d ago

Laundry fumes can actually settle into fabric over time, makes your clothes smell like a bakery fire for weeks.