double boiler
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Set up your double boiler: you want a medium-sized pot or saucepan with about an inch or two of water, and then a heat-proof bowl which fits snugly atop the pot.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
If you have a double boiler, set that up with water in the bottom.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Some cooks prefer mixing the sauce in a double boiler, or a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, which is one of the methods Gill and Parla share in their book.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2022
Swiss meringue is made from egg whites and sugar heated in a double boiler until the sugar melts, then beaten until buoyant and creamy.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
An hour later, Dee is washing and prepping the strawberries and cherries while Jorge melts dark chocolate in a double boiler.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
