[header] How to get caramel off pots and pans [title] Wait until the caramel cools and solidifies. [step] If only a thin, partially translucent layer remains, you may be able to scrape it off without taking any additional steps. If a thicker layer remains, you may need to soak it before scraping. 
[title] Use a kitchen chisel to flake off the dried caramel. [step] Position the chisel at the nearest end of the pot or pan and move the chisel away from you in short strokes.