[header] How to make caramel [title] Prep your pot. [step] You do not need any special equipment to make caramel, but the saucepan or skillet you use should be completely clean. Make sure the pot is heavy, solid, and light-colored so you can monitor the caramelization process. 
If you plan on adding cream to your caramel, be sure the pot you choose can accommodate the caramel's expansion. [substeps] Any impurities in your pot or on your cooking utensil (spoon, spatula) can cause an unwanted reaction called recrystallization.