Burned applesauce on the bottom of the pan

[DianeS]

How do I get it off?

I was making an overly-large batch of applesauce, and did not realize a ring of it was burning on the bottom of the pan. I can't get it off! It's been two days. Scrubbing, soaking, boiling, soap, detergent, baking soda, vinegar, more scrubbing... I get color in the water but the burned bits don't seem to be moving.

Any ideas?

 

[JojoBean]

I know this is a old post, but if your pan is Stainless steel "Bar Keeper's Friend" ( a mild abrasive cleaner found near Comet powder in the store) works wonders on burnt on food. Wet the pan, sprinkle a generous amount on the blackened spots, let sit for awhile and scrub off. This will make your stainless steel pans looking like new.

 

[THEFAN]

I'm going with a power sander with this one. Takes anything off. If your not careful though it can take a 2x4 done to a tooth-pick. Good luck

 

[tortoise]

@JojoBean, bringing up old posts is welcome and encouraged here. Just so you know.

 

[moolie]

Steel wool soap pads (like SOS brand) is what I'd try next if the soaking, baking soda, vinegar treatments didn't work.

 

[Neko-chan]

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[k15n1]

Black burned-on food in a stainless-steel pan can be permanent and you might have to use a grinder to get it off.

 

[Damummis]

Have you tried "cooking" it off? Put a little water and baking soda in the bottom and let it simmer for a few. Kinda like deglazing a stew pot for gravy. Sometimes it works.

 

[Marianne]

Cascade or other commercial auto dishwasher detergent! I had a friend that clued me into this - I didn't believe it for years, until I tried it.

Just pour a bit into the pan with some hot water and let it set for a few hours or even overnight. Most of it should be floating the next day or will wipe right off.

 

[keljonma]

Sometimes a magic eraser will work to polish up the inside bottom of the pot after the cooked on stuff has been removed.