Grab your spoon, medium sized bowl filled with ice cold water, and have it ready next to the pan containing the mixture. Once it reaches 240 degrees, gather a small sample of the mixture in a spoon, and then immerse the spoon into the bowl of water. Give the mixture a few seconds to cool down, and then take the spoon out of the water. Feel the cooled caramel and lightly press down on it to assess its consistency.
