Homemade Caramel from Sweetened Condensed Milk Pantry Mix

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine two tablespoons of butter, a quarter cup of water, and a half cup of the sweetened condensed milk mix.
  2. 2Combine two tablespoons of butter, a quarter cup of water, and a half cup of the sweetened condensed milk mix.
  3. 3Combine two tablespoons of butter, a quarter cup of water, and a half cup of the sweetened condensed milk mix.
  4. 4Cook the mixture over a pretty low heat initially, then turn it up slightly once mixed.
  5. 5Cook the mixture over a pretty low heat initially, then turn it up slightly once mixed.
  6. 6Cook the mixture over a pretty low heat initially, then turn it up slightly once mixed.
  7. 7Let it cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally but staying near to ensure it cooks properly.
  8. 8Let it cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally but staying near to ensure it cooks properly.
  9. 9Let it cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally but staying near to ensure it cooks properly.
  10. 10After about five minutes of cooking to the consistency of sweetened condensed milk, you will see a dulce de leche texture, thickness, and color.
  11. 11After about five minutes of cooking to the consistency of sweetened condensed milk, you will see a dulce de leche texture, thickness, and color.
  12. 12After about five minutes of cooking to the consistency of sweetened condensed milk, you will see a dulce de leche texture, thickness, and color.
  13. 13In about five more minutes, the mixture will transform into caramel.
  14. 14In about five more minutes, the mixture will transform into caramel.
  15. 15In about five more minutes, the mixture will transform into caramel.
  16. 16Allow the sugars to caramelize until it reaches a smooth and silky dulce de leche texture and color.
  17. 17Allow the sugars to caramelize until it reaches a smooth and silky dulce de leche texture and color.
  18. 18Allow the sugars to caramelize until it reaches a smooth and silky dulce de leche texture and color.
  19. 19Continue to move it around and cook until it is fully caramelized to your desired texture.
  20. 20Continue to move it around and cook until it is fully caramelized to your desired texture.
  21. 21Continue to move it around and cook until it is fully caramelized to your desired texture.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk mix
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk mix
  • 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk mix

Tips

  • Don't rush it.
  • Don't crank the heat.
  • If you want a pourable caramel sauce, add some heavy cream and stir it down.