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By Rose Levy Beranbaum

Published 2009

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A small 1-quart and a medium 2-quart heavyweight saucepan with a nonstick lining, such as the Anolon professional or the more durable ceramic Titanium Scanpan 2001 professional nonstick cookware from Denmark are ideal for sugar syrups, cream sauces, and reducing liquids because very little of the liquid sticks to the pan. They are available at housewares stores.

The ½-quart (2 cups) Gourmet Standard stainless steel pan (see Equipment Sources) is the perfect little saucepan for smaller amounts of clarified butter, preserves, liquids, syrup, or caramel because its small size makes it easier to immerse a thermometer in to get an accurate reading.