Making caramel may seem complicated, but with a slow cooker and a can of sweetened condensed milk, you can achieve it effortlessly.
This method guarantees a soft, delicious caramel that is perfect for use in desserts or as a topping for fruits and ice cream. It’s very easy and you only need one ingredient!
Here’s this amazing recipe you’ll never stop making.
Ingredient
1 Can of sweetened condensed milk (about 395g)
Preparation
Initial preparation: Remove the label from the can of condensed milk. Make sure there is no paper residue left in the tin, as this could affect cooking.
Placing in the slow cooker: Place the can of unopened condensed milk inside the slow cooker. Fill the pot with hot water, making sure that it completely covers the can with at least 2-3 centimeters of water over the top.
Slow cook: Set the slow cooker to low and let the can cook for 8 to 10 hours. The longer you cook it, the thicker and darker the caramel will be.
Cool before opening: Once the cooking time is over, turn off the pot and let the can cool completely before opening. This is very important to avoid any risk of burns from the hot contents.
Open and serve: Open the can carefully, and you’ll see that the condensed milk has transformed into a soft, creamy caramel, perfect for using right away. You can store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Additional tips:
Prevent it from drying out: Be sure to check the water level in the pot during cooking. If the water evaporates too much, add more to keep the can completely submerged at all times.
Customize the flavor: If you want an extra kick, you can add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel once you’ve taken it out of the tin, creating a delicious salted caramel. You can also mix in some vanilla extract to give it a deeper aroma.
Versatility: This caramel is perfect as a filling for cakes, alfajores, or as a topping for ice cream and cakes. You can also use it as a base for desserts such as flan or similar.
Adjustable time: If you prefer a lighter, softer caramel, reduce the cooking time to about 6 hours. For a darker, thicker caramel, let it cook for about a full 10 hours.
With this very simple method, you can make delicious caramel with just a can of sweetened condensed milk and your slow cooker. No fuss, no need to constantly stir, and with incredible results. Ideal to accompany a variety of desserts or simply enjoy it alone.
Make it and let everyone be amazed at how easy it is!
