Friday, September 30, 2011

Yummy Homemade Caramel!

Homemade Caramel
 is one of our all time favorite 
"sweet treats"...
My husbands family has made it for years 
& we continue the tradition today.


It's easy to make, absolutely delicious 
& it makes a wonderful gift!

~ Here's How to Make It ~

Get a can of sweet condensed milk. 
Take the label off, put into a pot and cover with water. 
You can do 1 can or up to 6 cans at a time.
Boil for about 2-5 hours depending on what consistency you are looking for. Yes, I know, it's a long time... 
but it's so worth it! 
  • For a pourable "Sauce-like" consistency = boil for 2 hours 
  • For a Caramel "Dipping" consistency = boil for 3 hours 
  • For a thicker "Pudding" like consistency = boil for 4-5 hours 

~ The Trick Is ~



Be sure to keep the cans covered with water the whole time! Otherwise, the cans can explode & you'll have a mess!

  • Just set a kitchen timer for every 15-20 minutes to check the water level to insure that the can(s) covered and it's at a consistent boil...
  • Once you're done boiling, just set the can on a rack to cool down. Do not open while hot!
  • If unopened, you can store the cans on the shelf for a few weeks. If opened, store in the fridge in an airtight container. 
  • The best part is, this can be made ahead of time, so you can have it on hand through the fall/holiday seasons!  


~ BONUS ~


Go to This Crazy Life to get these wonderful FREE downloadable labels to wrap your cans & create gifts! 
 HALLOWEEN...

 FALL HARVEST & THANKSGIVING...

 CHRISTMAS...

or for any special occasion!


So yummy & so fun...

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