Can I use the grill instead of a chefs blow torch?

Question

I have made lemon tart for pudding and the recipe says to use a blow torch to caramelise icing sugar on top of the tart. I do not have one, can I place under the grill instead and will it have the same result?

Answer 1

I've never tried it, but I think you can...

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Answer 2

It wont give you the same hard shell a blow torch would. If a friend has one use theirs. or invset in one.

Answer 3

place your oven rack as close to the top as you can and turn your broiler on high. keep your eyes on it the whole time and it should be ready in like 1 minute.

Answer 4

It will work but the result wont be as even and you need to be careful of burning