Description
This Slow Cooker Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel recipe transforms simple canned sweetened condensed milk into a rich, silky caramel using a gentle slow-cooking method. By cooking the milk slowly in a water bath inside the slow cooker, the milk caramelizes to a luscious dulce de leche without any stirring or complicated steps. Perfect as a topping, filling, or spread, this recipe yields a homemade caramel treat with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cans: Remove the labels from the 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk cans. Place the cans on their sides inside the slow cooker.
- Add water: Carefully pour hot water into the slow cooker, covering the cans by about 2 inches. Make sure the cans remain submerged during cooking to ensure even caramelization.
- Set the slow cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours to slowly caramelize the milk inside the cans.
- Cool the cans: After cooking, turn off the slow cooker. Using hot pads or tongs, carefully remove the cans without opening them yet. Run them under cold water for about 8 minutes until they are completely cool to prevent any risk of explosion upon opening.
- Open and enjoy: Once cooled, open the cans to reveal smooth, golden caramel. You can consume it immediately by scooping from the can or transfer it to airtight containers for refrigeration and later use.
Notes
- Do not open the cans while they are hot to avoid dangerous pressure release that can cause the cans to explode.
- Keep the cans fully submerged in water during the entire cooking process for even caramelization.
- Store leftover caramel in airtight jars or glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This caramel can be used as a spread, dessert topping, or incorporated into recipes like cakes and cookies.
