@mafrek You can certainly heat the water in the oven while warming up the oven. One thing to keep in mind that many forget is a thing called "displacement". What may look like a good water level may over flow when you add your ramekins. This is why we add the water after the ramekins so we know we're come 1/2 up the side. Best to do a counter test first to see what level you need that water to be without the ramekins.
@rouxbe do i lessen the time? and also what if i heated the water in the oven and put the ramekins in? is that ok or should i stick with putting it in after the ramekins? thanks a lot for the help.
@rouxbe That's pretty funny. I didn't think of that. I'm sure the difference of 80 degrees Celcius would have an impact on the end result. Thanks for the help.
@gregoriodavila Put the layer of sugar on the top and put it in the oven under the broil setting for about five minutes. I think it should end up the same way as it would if you used a blow torch.