One Ingredient Caramel
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One Ingredient Caramel
Description
This recipe uses just one ingredient: sweetened condensed milk, either regular or low fat. The can is placed (unopened) in a casserole dish or pie plate, covered with foil, and then set inside a larger pan filled with water reaching about three-quarters up the side of the can. Baking at 425°F for 60 to 90 minutes cooks the condensed milk slowly, allowing Maillard reactions and caramelization to develop its golden brown color and characteristic flavor.
The caramel should be cooled completely before opening the can to avoid burns and to allow it to thicken. If a thin crust forms on top after baking, it can be stirred back into the caramel with an immersion blender to achieve a smooth texture. This homemade caramel can be used for dipping fruit, drizzling over desserts, or in recipes that call for caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk regular or low fat, 1 can
- apple for dipping, optional, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°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 ¾" with water. (Fill water as needed while baking)
- Bake 60-90 minutes or until condensed milk has reached a golden brown color.
- Cool completely.
Notes
- Use an immersion blender to smooth any thin crust formed on top of the caramel after baking.
- Ensure the can is fully covered with water during baking, topping up as needed to maintain water level.
- Cook time varies between 60 to 90 minutes depending on desired caramel color and thickness.
- Cool the caramel completely before opening the can to avoid injury.
- Nutritional content varies with brand and cooking method used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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