1. This is the base method. take 1 or more 14oz cans of sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) and place in crock pot. Cover with water. Water should be at least 1/4 inch above cans and always covering the top.
2. turn on your crock pot on low and cook for 8 hours. Or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
3. Allow to cool and very carefully open the can.
4. Store in sealed container. Great with apples, pretzels and over ice cream.
The next one is different and has a few more ingredients.
you will need:
1 or more 14 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract per can
1 tbsp butter per can
Remove labels and place in crock pot. Poor water over cans and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
Allow to cool and ever so carefully open the can.
And if you don't have a crock pot or want to use your stove:
Fill a stock pot full of water and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low heat and CAREFULLY place the can of sweetened condensed milk into the pot and let it cook for about 2 hrs. It's important to make sure the can is always covered in water. Because of evaporation, I usually set the timer for about a half an hour and add a bit more water every time the time goes off. After the time is up, you should have the same results as above.
Note: It's so very important once your caramel finishes cooking no matter which way you cook it that you allow it to cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
Also the cans will leave a rust ring at the bottom of your crock pot so far I was able to get most of mine off with very little scrubbing. It might be wise to put a folded paper towel at the bottom of the crock pot so this doesn't happen.
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