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.
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.
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.
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.
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Crock Pot Dulce de Leche
Ingredients
Instructions
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Ann says
November 7, 2014 at 8:35 amThanks for the mention, Joan. Your photos look drool-worthy and I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed this foolproof recipe!
Diane Weingard says
November 7, 2014 at 11:53 amDo you start it out using hot or cold water in crockpot?
Joan Hayes says
November 16, 2014 at 9:18 amI just use warm tap water.
Sharon Davis says
November 7, 2014 at 10:19 pmAre these pint sized jars?
Joan Hayes says
November 16, 2014 at 9:17 amThey are 1/2 pint (8 ounce) jars.
Carolina says
November 8, 2014 at 1:38 amHi, 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!
Jane earthy says
November 8, 2014 at 9:57 amhi 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 amyes, a crock pot and slow cooker are the same thing.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
November 9, 2014 at 8:52 amJoan! 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!
sunnie says
November 9, 2014 at 6:13 pmHow long do you think this would last in the fridge? I’m really looking forward to making it, for eating and gift giving!
Kayle+(The+Cooking+Actress) says
November 10, 2014 at 1:29 pmooooh I have heard about this! SO AMAZING!
elizabeth baisley says
November 10, 2014 at 4:09 pmthanks for your great recipes.
heather+@french+press says
November 10, 2014 at 11:21 pmmy daughter loves dulce de leche, I can’t wait to show her we can make our own now
Jackie Jenkins says
April 1, 2015 at 2:48 amThank 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.