Condensed Milk Caramel

Very easy to make … takes nothing more than condensed milk, a slow cooker and some patience!

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 🙂

can you frost a cake with this slow cooker carmel

This is the best caramel to cook, so easy. First time cooking in mason jars though and results are fantastic, would highly recommend.

Pop them on their side Ann instead 🙂

Hi Paulene
Wanting to make caramel but a little worried ….I have the ring pull cans which you say to put upside down in S/C. But I don’t seem to be able to get 2” water coverage above the can in either S/C it’s only about 1inch above the can will this be safe….😬

Just tap temp or warm at most .. never boiling 🙂

A new question for you Paulene, do you put boiling water in to start with or just cold water? Thanks in advance 😊

It can be used in so many ways … you’ll find recipes here that use it too 🙂
Heating will help it become runnier/smoother, you could just stand can in some hot water before you use it

How do you use the caramel after it’s cooked? It’s so thick I can’t get it to smooth out! Do I need to heat it up or something before I can “pour” it over a pie base?!

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 🙂

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

Absolutely love this method of cooking caramel, the taste is amazing.

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.

Hi can I make this with coconut milk as my child is dairy free?

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.

Yes totally ok to still use 🙂

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.

Sounds amazing!

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

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)

Yep you can do it without cans this way >> Condensed milk caramel the no can method

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?

Same time for multiple tins
If stored unopened in the cupboard they will last as long as the cans original use by date

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.

Yes you can
I use cold tap water to cool faster 🙂

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!

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.

In my house – not long 😉
Generally speaking I’d try to use it within a wk or so

Once opened how long does the caramel last?

I leave it sit in there to cool yes

when it has finished cooking, do nyou leave it in the slow cooker with the water as wel

That’s fine just make sure that inch of water stays there (which it should) or top it up of you need to 🙂

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?

Fridge now that you’ve opened it 🙂
Caramel Questions Answered

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?

Yes you can .. many cans at once … same time 🙂

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

Yes Marsha …. pantry while still sealed. Fridge once opened. Several cans at once is fine 🙂
All this and more covered here for you >> Caramel Q&A’s

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! 😉

Yes … See here Caramel Questions Answered

Hi, can you cook 2 cans in slow cooker at the same time. If so is the same cooking time?

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 😉

Will this also make caramel candies, or just to use in recipes.

That’s the danger with stove cooked caramel in the years past 🙂
Always follow our basic safety of NEVER cooking without full water coverage at all times and NEVER opening hot 🙂
And the canned stuff is nothing like the real thing – love our slow cooked caramel

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!

I personally cook mine for more like 6hrs on high and always get great results 🙂

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 )

The canned top’n’fill style ready made caramel just isn’t as good I’m afraid as the real thing! 🙂 It’s often much thicker also so harder to work with

They are pre purchased mini meringue nests. Filled with room temperature slow cooked caramel. Topped with crushed flake chcocolate 🙂

You can buy Caramel Condensed milk will this be alright to use

How did you make those meringue treats? They look lovely! X

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!

What treats do u usually make with the caramel looking for ideas

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!

Has anyone made caramel with the reduced sugar condensed milk. Can it be done? Any tips? TIA.

I did this in my 1.5L slowcooker. Just checked the water level regularly. Turned out delicious?

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?