Caramel recipes often warn against stirring and instruct you to brush the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystallizing. But there's an easier way: adding cream of tartar to the sugar. Its acidity prevents crystals from forming for a smooth, anxiety-free caramel, every time. See our step-by-step guide below. --Alison Roman
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