how to make caramel with condensed milk

Please note that this recipe has been adapted from the original recipe which included cooking a can of unopened sweetened condensed milk fully submerged in a large pot (1″ above the can) and boiled for 3 hours.  There has been some question as to the safety of the original method (although, like many of you, I’ve been doing it for years and years).  I’ve decided to err on the side of caution and try another method.
I’m more than happy to report that not only was it easy, it was quicker than the original method and it tastes just as amazing.  You won’t be disappointed.
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Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel!

 PREP TIME1 minute
COOK TIME1 hour
TOTAL TIME1 hour 1 minute
 SERVINGS8 servings
 AUTHORHolly N.
 COURSEDessert
 CUISINEAmerican
Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel is one of our favorite caramel sauces for topping desserts, dipping apples and eating with almost everything!

Ingredients

  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (regular or low fat)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Pour one can of sweetened condensed milk into a casserole dish or pie plate. Cover with foil.
  • Place in a larger pan and fill to 3/4" with water. (Fill water as needed while baking)
  • Bake 60-90 minutes or until condensed milk has reached a golden brown color.
  • Cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Note: If you caramel forms a thin crust on top, you can either just use the caramel underneath or blend using an immersion blender for a minute to mix it in.
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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