Flan Caramel Custard - sugar

Method

• Melt 1 cup of sugar in 1 1/2-quart dish and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar caramelizes.
• Remove from heat and tip dish back and forth to coat with caramel.
• Let cool while combining remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Blend well.
• Strain if necessary and gently pour into caramel coated dish.
• Cover dish; set in pan of hot water and bake in moderate oven (350°) for 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• While still hot, turn out on serving plate.
• To flame adult portions, pour hot brandy over flan and light.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.