For those having trouble with the sugar/carmel, What you can do instead is use the pan that your going to pour the mixture in make your carmel in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes. This works great and it's easy. No stirring just when it starts to liquify get on the oven gloves and roll it around and it works amazing. It's ready to go as soon as it cools in your flan or baking dish.