Thursday, June 30, 2011

Dreamy Caramel


Are you ready for a mouth watering treat?


How about home made Caramel from Sweetened Condensed Milk
This recipe is so simple, easy and yummy.

There are different levels to cook the milk.
2 hours you will get Caramel Sauce- best with Ice Cream or drizzle over Coffee
3 hours you will get Caramel Pudding- best with a spoon and bowl
4 hours you will get a soft Caramel * This is what we are cooking today.*

Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk


Take label off can.  In a very deep pot place unopened can.  Cover with water 3 - 4 inches above the can.  Bring the water to a boil for four hours.
**The can must be covered with water at all times.  Never let the water level get down to the top of the can.  This could cause the can to explode.**
  

After four hours remove the can with tongs and place on a wire rack to cool. 


Refrigerate.  Once the can is cold, open and you will have caramel. 
The color is even a beautiful rich caramel.

I serve the soft caramel on spoons.  Scoop caramel into a pastry decorator and squeeze onto spoons (and a little into your mouth).  We also add a dollop of whipped cream.


The only thing I can recommend is to boil more than one can.  You will want more!

 
If you are uncertain about boiling the can you can use one of these methods.


OVEN METHOD: Pour 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk into 9-inch pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill larger pan with hot water. Bake at 425 degrees for 1 hour or until thick and caramel-colored. Beat until smooth.
STOVETOP METHOD: Pour sweetened condensed milk into top of double boiler; place over boiling water. Simmer over low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until thick and caramel-colored, stirring occasionally. Beat until smooth.
MICROWAVE METHOD: Pour sweetened condensed milk into a 2-quart glass measuring cup. Cook on 50-percent power (medium) 4 minutes, stirring briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cook on 30-percent power (medium-low) 20 to 25 minutes or until very thick and caramel-colored, stirring briskly every 4 minutes during the first 16 minutes and every 2 minutes during the last 4 to 10 minutes.
SLOW COOKER METHOD: Pour a can of sweetened condensed milk into slow cooker, set to low, stir every 45 minutes or so. Takes about 7 hours to turn into rich, brown caramel.

Life is uncertain.  Eat dessert first. 
~Ernestine Ulmer

25 comments:

  1. Wow, that is cool! I can't wait to try it!

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  2. Oh wow! I wish I had this right now!!!

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  3. Hi there- found you through Young and Crafty's hop and am a new follower. This reminds me of something my grandmother made (but she didn't cook I as long. I'm not sure if they sell the condensed milk here...Ill have to check. I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    I hope you had a great weekend!

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  4. Hi! This looks so good! I am a new follower!I would love it if you stopped by blog, take a look around and if you like what you see, follow me back! Thanks!
    Have a great holiday!
    Kirsten

    www.mushkiloves.blogspot.com

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  5. This is so cool! I had no idea it only took one ingredient to make caramel! I'll have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
    -Stephanie
    www.stephmade.com

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  6. My Mom used to make this when I was a kid. It is yummy on a cookie base, with bananas chopped on top and a layer of whipped cream...now I prefer to eat it neat but it is good as dessert too!
    Tracey

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  7. Nom nom nom! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-link-up-2.html. I hope to see you soon!
    ~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM

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  8. Visiting from Tip Junkie. What a great idea & cute presentation!

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  9. Oh-my-goodness! Really! Are you kidding me? Is it really that easy! I MUST try this! I must I tell you. I pinned this so that I am sure to find it again! Simply divine!

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  10. Yum! Sounds both easy and delish! Found you on the Homework Inspiration Board. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. this sounds dee-li-cious! And so easy too.

    Who can beat caramel by the spoonful?


    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  13. This recipe looks so good. I would love it if you came over to my party "Cast Party Wednesday" tomorrow and shared some of your recipes with us.
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  14. How wondeful! I never know you could do this with a tin of condensed milk!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  15. Ohhhh YUMMMMMM! I think I'm gonna have to try this! =D Like I need anything to make my butt grow....LOL Happy Wednesday!

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  16. What a decadent and wonderful dessert. I love how simple it is! I am definitely saving this one! I wanted to invite you to come over and share your recipe at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight today. Have a great day :)

    Katie

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  17. My mouth is watering! Thanks for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  18. We adore this--make the 1 hour version and dip fruit in it, delish! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. That is fantastic, I'm trying it right away...or in 4 hours!

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  20. I read about somebody else doing this awhile ago and was a little skeptical, but now that I see 2 people have had success with it, I might just have to try it! Yours looks fantastic!

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  21. Wow, the time from me seeing this post and putting a can of sweetened condensed milk into a pot of water was probably about 7 minutes. :D My parents tell me they've heard of this! AND THEY NEVER TOLD ME. I wonder why! ;)

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  22. Wow! What a cute and great idea! Love it!
    Thank you so much for sharing this @ {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    I can't wait to see more from you on Sunday!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  23. Looks delish. We'd love you to share your recipe with us at
    Simply Delish.

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  24. My nephew makes caramel pie with this method. Just add chopped toasted pecans and pour into a graham cracker crust and refrigerate for a bit so you can slice it.

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