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November 6, 2014

Crock Pot Dulce de Leche Caramel

Crock Pot Dulce de Leche Caramel-why pay  more than you need to when you can make your own!

Crock Pot Dulce de Leche Caramel-why pay more than you need to when you can make your own!

Dulce de Leche. Have you ever had it? It’s a creamy caramel. Thicker than a sauce, not as hard as a candy. It’s in between.

And it’s AMAZING!

And it’s expensive. If you can even find it in the stores. Keep in mind, I’m in the country so to speak and our selection at the store is limited.

But you can make it. It’s almost too easy.

Turn Sweetened Condensed milk into creamy dulce de leche caramel

All you need is 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk. Any brand will work. And some mason jars with lids. Oh, and a crock pot. It’s magical how it will transform into a creamy caramel that will have you licking the spoon.

Use your crock pot to turn sweetened condensed milk into creamy caramel!

You can also make this still in the can, on the stove, in a pot of water…but I don’t trust heating a sealed can for hours, and I like to see the color change to know when it’s done. You can “caramelize” this to suit your needs. Go for a thicker, darker caramel, perfect for baking. Or stay on the lighter side for a caramel that’s perfect for drizzling.

Homemade Dulce de Leche from sweetened condensed milk using your crock pot!

This isn’t something new. I first saw this when my friend Ann at Fountain Avenue Kitchen shared this almost 3 years ago. I made it when Ann first shared it. I gave it as Christmas gifts to friends and family. I added a little note to each jar to stir into coffee or serve over ice cream.

Once you have your Homemade Dulce de Leche, there are so many recipes you can use it for. And that’s why I’m sharing this with you today. Because I got in a caramelly mood. So go ahead and make a few batches of your own Dulce de Leche and get ready for some great recipes.

use your crock pot to make creamy dulce de leche caramel!

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Crock Pot Dulce de Leche

Crock Pot Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 ounce)
  • 3 mason jars (8 ounce)
  • large crock pot

Instructions

  1. divide sweetened condensed milk evenly between the 3 mason jars. Wipe an drips from rims and place lids on jars, securing tightly.
  2. Place sealed jars in crock pot filled with enough water to cover the jars with at least 1/2 inch water.
  3. Turn crock pot on low and cook for 6-10 hours. Watch for color change to occur. For a thick caramel, cook longer for a darker color (10 hours) for a more liquid consistency, and lighter color, check at 6 hours. Turn off crock pot and let sit for 30 minutes (or more) before removing jars to cool completely on counter.
  4. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
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If you can foods at all, I can’t recommend using a Jar Lifter enough. Makes moving hot jars safe. This is the one I have.

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Want more food in jars?

Cocoa Hot Fudge Sauce-just simple ingredients make this family favorite topping.

Cocoa Hot Fudge Sauce

 Homemade Caramel Sauce-serve it over ice cream, add it to milkshakes or stir it in your morning coffee!

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Homemade Chocolate Syrup, why buy it when making it is so easy!

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

 

Filed Under: Canning, Frostings & Sauces Tagged With: mason jars, sweetened condensed milk

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Comments

  1. Ann says

    November 7, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Thanks for the mention, Joan. Your photos look drool-worthy and I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed this foolproof recipe!

  2. Diane Weingard says

    November 7, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Do you start it out using hot or cold water in crockpot?

    • Joan Hayes says

      November 16, 2014 at 9:18 am

      I just use warm tap water.

  3. Sharon Davis says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Are these pint sized jars?

    • Joan Hayes says

      November 16, 2014 at 9:17 am

      They are 1/2 pint (8 ounce) jars.

  4. Carolina says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:38 am

    Hi, im from Colombia and we eat dulce de leche but we call it arequipe, the easiest way to kake it is in the pressure cooker, you pit the can cover it water and cook it for 30 min after the fisrt psss, you have to use those cans that need a can opener not the other ones and dont worry it doesnt explose!

  5. Jane earthy says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:57 am

    hi there, would a crock pot be the same as a UK slow cooker? One you plug in a leave all day for casseroles etc?

    • Joan Hayes says

      November 16, 2014 at 9:16 am

      yes, a crock pot and slow cooker are the same thing.

  6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    November 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Joan! oh my gawd, this is amazing! it’s like a water bath in a crock pot!! I’ve made homemade dulce de leche at home before in the oven and it was a huge mess!! can’t wait to try this!

  7. sunnie says

    November 9, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    How long do you think this would last in the fridge? I’m really looking forward to making it, for eating and gift giving!

  8. Kayle+(The+Cooking+Actress) says

    November 10, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    ooooh I have heard about this! SO AMAZING!

  9. elizabeth baisley says

    November 10, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    thanks for your great recipes.

  10. heather+@french+press says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    my daughter loves dulce de leche, I can’t wait to show her we can make our own now

  11. Jackie Jenkins says

    April 1, 2015 at 2:48 am

    Thank you for bringing back a lovely memory of when I was 8/9 years old living at Issiping Beach (not shore of the spelling), Durban South Africa, a neighbour made us this by placing the can in water, so yummy. I am 61 in a few weeks. Makes me want to go an make some.

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