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In a saucepan, bring ½ cup of the sugar and ½ cup water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
To make the garlic butter, in a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
When using a double boiler, be sure the bowl fits snugly inside the saucepan so no moisture can get in.
—Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
For sugar syrup, in a medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/3 cup water, and a pinch salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
To make the garlic butter, in a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
When using a double boiler, be sure the bowl fits snugly inside the saucepan so no moisture can get in.
—Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
For sugar syrup, in a medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/3 cup water, and a pinch salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for saucepan
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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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saucepan
noun
sauce·pan
ˈsȯ-ˌspan 
: a small cooking pan with a handle
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