Caramel
Place in a saucepan over the fire two large tablespoonfuls of sugar, a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until it is of a very dark brown, then pour in two teaspoonfuls of water. Continue to stir, adding slowly two small teacups of water, being very careful to see that the sugar is all thoroughly dissolved. This makes a very pretty coloring. Half of this quantity may be made.