
73 Reviews

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
March 14, 2022
Well I can’t say I have tried to given it’s not something that will set like a frosting … but It would be yummy for sure π
ANN MARIE E Staib
March 14, 2022
can you frost a cake with this slow cooker carmel
Tiffany Cotterill
November 26, 2021
This is the best caramel to cook, so easy. First time cooking in mason jars though and results are fantastic, would highly recommend.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 5, 2021
Pop them on their side Ann instead π
Ann Noonan
November 5, 2021
Hi Paulene
Wanting to make caramel but a little worried β¦.I have the ring pull cans which you say to put upside down in S/C. But I donβt seem to be able to get 2β water coverage above the can in either S/C itβs only about 1inch above the can will this be safeβ¦.π¬
Gabrielle
March 3, 2021
So delicious. Tastes way better than the store bought tin caramel. Will never go back to buying it.
Alex
December 28, 2020
Oh my goodness. This is the most delicious caramel. Made it exactly as per the instructions with the Coles home brand sweetened milk. Removed the label and put the can on itβs side. I filled the bowl well above the tin and kept an eye on it, but water didnβt need topping up at all.
Tracey Davies
December 23, 2020
Beautiful rich divine caramel for any dessert or eat straight from.the can!

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 27, 2020
Just tap temp or warm at most .. never boiling π
Judy Taberner
November 26, 2020
A new question for you Paulene, do you put boiling water in to start with or just cold water? Thanks in advance π

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 25, 2020
It can be used in so many ways … you’ll find recipes here that use it too π
Heating will help it become runnier/smoother, you could just stand can in some hot water before you use it
Sally
June 24, 2020
How do you use the caramel after itβs cooked? Itβs so thick I canβt get it to smooth out! Do I need to heat it up or something before I can βpourβ it over a pie base?!
Sheena
December 25, 2019
Easy recipe. Will definitely make caramel this way from now on βΊοΈ
Marie Elizabeth Donaldson
December 22, 2019
I want to make runny caramel to use as a sauce. How long should I cook it for please?
Mel
December 22, 2019
Omg best recipe yet. I cooked them for 6hrs on high abs let cool for 2hrs and it was thick and delicious.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 21, 2019
Yes you can use ring pulls, yes you can do as many cans that fits in, 6hrs HIGH then leave them in cooling down water for extra 2hrs, yes then you can transfer to jar or do it in jar … all these answers and more answered here CARAMEL QUESTIONS ANSWERED π
Rebecca
December 20, 2019
Can I use ring pull cans? Do I place them with the ring at the bottom (can upside down). Can I do multiple cans at one? About 5 hours on high? Then transfere to a jar? Is it possible to do it in a jar? Do I need to put a lid on the jar? If it’s not cooked enough, can I put it back on the next day? Thanks
Angela Watson
December 19, 2019
Absolutely love this method of cooking caramel, the taste is amazing.

Doreen Briggs
November 18, 2019
my caramel has little bits of crystallized sugar in them. how can i get rid of them. can i put the caramel in a pot on the stove top and heat it so that the crystallized sugar will melt.
Wendy
October 26, 2019
Hi can I make this with coconut milk as my child is dairy free?
Amanda
October 1, 2019
I use Arnotts ginger nut biscuits as my base for tarts, I put upside down in muffin trays, put in a warm oven until they get soft, press into muffin indent in tray then let cool. Ready made tartlet bases. Ginger and caramel…. yum, yum, yum.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
September 15, 2019
Yes totally ok to still use π

Doreen Briggs
September 15, 2019
I cooked my condensed milk in the can for 5 hrs. When I opened the tins I find that there are crystallized parts of sugar in it. Can I still use it.
Rebecca
July 3, 2019
Just did this today, left cans in on high for 5 hours and left to cool overnight
Next day i opened the cans to find beautiful and thick caramel perfect for my caramel slice

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
February 7, 2019
Sounds amazing!
Veronica Norman
February 6, 2019
Can the caramel be used as part of a filling with chocolate ganache in a red velvet cake? Or would it be too overpowering together?
Many thanks,
Veronica
Tracey Davies
December 28, 2018
Tried first time as per recipe last might. Cooked on high 6hrs left in SC to cool overmight. Results did not dissappoint beautifully thick rich caramel. YummY!
Jodi
December 20, 2018
Came out absolutely perfect!
Skye Elizabeth
December 15, 2018
Did this the other night, did 7 hours low. Used it tonight for little caramel tarts for dessert, amazing! (My partner ate 1 can, straight from the can aswell)

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
October 25, 2018
Yep you can do it without cans this way >> Condensed milk caramel the no can method
Brigitte Schapitz – Ashford
October 25, 2018
Can this be done with Pouches of Sweetened Condensed milk instead of the Cans ? and how long and at what temperature would i need to cook it?

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
October 9, 2018
Same time for multiple tins
If stored unopened in the cupboard they will last as long as the cans original use by date
Sharon Forrester-Jones
October 5, 2018
If i boil up a few tins at the same time, do i still cook them for the same time or cook for longer? Also, once cooked and cooled, how long can i store them, in the pantry or fridge? Thanks for the great info.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
July 28, 2018
Yes you can
I use cold tap water to cool faster π
Lyndal
July 26, 2018
Currently cooking this! Just wondering if i can transfer this into a sink of water to cool once its finished cooking? I need to use my slow cooker after, and cant let it cool in slow cooker!
If so, hot water or cool top water?
Thank you!
Dana
July 21, 2018
Can always do this in glad bags…. just transfer into the sealed bags cover with water and cook on high for six hours. No fear of cans exploding. I do this often.
Christie
December 9, 2017
Made this for my sonβs kinder teachers and helpers. Not the first time I have made it. Perfect every time. Thank you for the suggestion Pauline.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 27, 2017
In my house – not long π
Generally speaking I’d try to use it within a wk or so
Jo
November 26, 2017
Once opened how long does the caramel last?

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 22, 2017
I leave it sit in there to cool yes
michelle cooke
November 22, 2017
when it has finished cooking, do nyou leave it in the slow cooker with the water as wel
Charmaine
September 24, 2017
Tried making caramel for the first time last night. Success!!
I put it on high for 5 hours and it turned out exactly how i wanted it.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
August 16, 2017
That’s fine just make sure that inch of water stays there (which it should) or top it up of you need to π
Kellie
August 15, 2017
My slow cooker isn’t deep enough to have 2 inches of water above the top of the tin. I’m luck to have an inch if that. Does that mean I shouldn’t do it?
Sandy L
June 7, 2017
After 6hrs on high my can was rusted and the caramel was still very blonde. The ceramic bowl has rust marks on it that won’t clean off π
I moved it to a jar and put it back in the slow cooker for a further 6hrs and then it was perfect.
It’s a great easy method, but heating times vary greatly.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
May 20, 2017
Fridge now that you’ve opened it π
Caramel Questions Answered
Trishs
May 20, 2017
I made myou caramel last night. .just opened it..delicious. .now..I scraped it into a bowl with a lid. .do I now store it in the fridge or cupboard?

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 27, 2016
Yes you can .. many cans at once … same time π
Stacey
December 24, 2016
Hi I’ve just unboxed a new never been used before 3.3ltr slow cooker it’s just a Tesco one, I’m just wondering if I cook 2 cans at the same time how long do I put it on for? Never used a slow cooker so new to this xx
Pat McLoughlin
December 22, 2016
Wowwwww!!! What can one say that hasn’t already been said…. I am not a very good cook so finding something so amazingly easy that comes out so incredibly delicious is a real boon. Now I need to find strength to not just sit with the can and a spoon! Mine worked fab for 5 hours and the water level never dropped although checked regularly anyway

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 19, 2016
Yes Marsha …. pantry while still sealed. Fridge once opened. Several cans at once is fine π
All this and more covered here for you >> Caramel Q&A’s
Marsha Yelton
December 19, 2016
Is is safe to store in the pantry, or does it have to be stored in the fridge? I’d like to make several cans, as I have ALOT of holiday baking to do. Plus I need a couple cans to eat! π

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 14, 2016
Yes … See here Caramel Questions Answered
Sharon
December 14, 2016
Hi, can you cook 2 cans in slow cooker at the same time. If so is the same cooking time?

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 13, 2016
No it’s to make recipes using caramel like desserts and baking etc as well as just eaten with a spoon if you are feeling really naughty π
Libbie
December 13, 2016
Will this also make caramel candies, or just to use in recipes.

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 12, 2016
That’s the danger with stove cooked caramel in the years past π
Always follow our basic safety of NEVER cooking without full water coverage at all times and NEVER opening hot π
And the canned stuff is nothing like the real thing – love our slow cooked caramel
Leanne greenhalgh
December 10, 2016
My mum cooked condensed milk like this for us . When I was 10, one day it went wrong, can exploded and I ended up with hot caramel burning my face, hand, neck and leg. I’ll never forget it eating through my skin and not being able to get it off, balls of watery blisters hanging off my face and years of surgery and skin grafts. You can buy it pre caramelised in a can guys. Highly recommend that!

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
December 6, 2016
I personally cook mine for more like 6hrs on high and always get great results π
Vicki
December 3, 2016
Hi. Make banofee pie with. 250 g crushed plain bikkies (I used vanilla wines but any will do) 200g melted butter more or less to make s biscuit base. Press into a shallow pie or flan dish. Chill for an hour or more. Pour caramel over top. Back into fridge . Just before serving put sliced banana and cover with whipped cream. Top with grated chocolate or crushed flake and enjoy. Leftovers are great the next day (if there are any )

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 25, 2016
The canned top’n’fill style ready made caramel just isn’t as good I’m afraid as the real thing! π It’s often much thicker also so harder to work with

Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 25, 2016
They are pre purchased mini meringue nests. Filled with room temperature slow cooked caramel. Topped with crushed flake chcocolate π
John
November 24, 2016
You can buy Caramel Condensed milk will this be alright to use
Shona
November 23, 2016
How did you make those meringue treats? They look lovely! X

Karen Stuckings
October 18, 2016
Love doing caramel this way but recommend that you put some baking paper under the cans so it doesn’t mark you slow cooker insert
Sharon
September 30, 2016
I used to have to do this at a restaurant in which I worked. We always did a few cans at a time and kept a close eye on the water being kept above the top of the can at all times. They were then left to completely cool.
Karen
August 5, 2016
I do this and then add the caramel to a biscut base (ie a packet of crushed arrowroot biscuits blended with melted unsalted butter and then put in a flan tin and set in the freezer) to make a tart and place whipped cream on top of the caramel and sprinkle a broken flake bar on the top. I then serve the tart with strawberries as a desert. It is so yummy. I usually find I have to drink a cup of tea with it as it is so sweet. But it is really decadent!
vikkie
August 5, 2016
What treats do u usually make with the caramel looking for ideas
Lucy Adams
July 2, 2016
If you use the unopened can method you can do several at once. After they’re cool the unopened cans of caramel will keep for months in the fridge and can be used to make “instant” treats whenever you want!
Hayley
June 13, 2016
Has anyone made caramel with the reduced sugar condensed milk. Can it be done? Any tips? TIA.
Janine morfett
June 10, 2016
I did this in my 1.5L slowcooker. Just checked the water level regularly. Turned out delicious?
Janine
June 10, 2016
I did this successfully in my 1.5L slowcooker. Just made sure I checked the water level stayed above the can regularly. Then let cool over night before opening.
Was delicious?
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KAREN YOUNG
March 26, 2022
Very easy to make … takes nothing more than condensed milk, a slow cooker and some patience!