Double Boiler at Food Glossary

What is it? A double-pan arrangement whereby two pots are formed to fit together, with one sitting partway inside the other. A single lid fits both pans. The lower pot is used to hold simmering water, which gently heats the mixture in the upper pot. Double boilers are used to warm or cook heat-sensitive Jamaican food such as custards, delicate Jamaican sauces and chocolate.

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