If your pan is fairly deep, you may have to use a lot of water.
Metal utensils are heat-safe, so they’ll be fine in the water.
Keep an eye on the stovetop to make sure your pot doesn’t boil over. If it does, turn down the heat right away.
The heated water should take care of all of the sugar in the pot or pan, even the areas that are really stuck on.
Use caution when you pour out the water, as it will be super hot. There may be some slight residue left over on your pot or utensils.
Make sure your cookware is fully dry before you store it to avoid mold or mildew.
Once the parts have soaked for about 10 minutes, you can rinse them in warm water and use a sponge with some dish soap to clean off any residue left over.
You can also use boiling water from a tea kettle or teapot, but use caution and don’t pour the water onto your hands.
If your towels cool down, add more warm water from the sink.
This may take a while, as sugar is hard to unstick once it’s dry. If the sugar gets too hard, put more damp towels over it for about 5 minutes, then try again. If you have a glass stovetop, a stainless steel stovetop, or a natural stone countertop, make sure to keep your spatula or knife completely straight so you don’t gouge the surface.
Dish soap won’t help against large chunks of dried sugar, so it’s important to get the big spots off before you come in with your sponge. If you have a glass stovetop, spray some glass cleaner all over the stove and wipe it off with a clean towel to avoid streaks.
