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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

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 Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)double saucepan

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Four tablespoons of oatmeal, one pint of water; boil for three hours in double boiler, adding water from time to time; strain.

If you have a double boiler you can put in very much less water, for there is no danger of burning.

Put marshmallows and almond paste in double boiler and stir until melted and well blended.

Betsey melted the chocolate by placing it in the double boiler over hot water.

Place in the large pan of the double boiler and allow this to cook until the eggs have thickened.

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