[header] How to make cheese flan [title] Heat 1/4 cup water and 1 cup sugar over medium-high heat. [step] Use a heavy-bottom saucepan, which will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent burning. Stir constantly until the water boils and the sugar begins to dissolve. 
[substeps] Before it melts, the sugar may begin to clump in the pan. Just keep stirring and moving it around and it will liquify.