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double boiler

noun

a utensil consisting of two pots, one of which fits partway into the other: water is boiled in the lower pot to cook or warm food or melt a substance in the upper.

double boiler

noun

Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): double saucepan.��a cooking utensil consisting of two saucepans, one fitting inside the other. The bottom saucepan contains water that, while boiling, gently heats food in the upper pan

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Word History and Origins

Origin of double boiler¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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I set up a double boiler, had a pot ready to poach eggs, and started barking friendly sous chef orders across the kitchen.

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You can use a double boiler over low simmering water, or you can place a large cup, like a glass measuring cup, in the simmering water — either works.

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That could cause the cream to curdle, so use a double boiler.

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If you have a double boiler, set that up with water in the bottom.

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You can melt it back out in a double boiler if you feel the need.

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