Most people’s favorite sweet topping is caramel, which is available in a variety of flavors. And if you have a can of condensed milk on hand, you can quickly make caramel to sprinkle on your cakes, sundaes, and graham crackers.

Hello there! Shea is my name, and I’ve been baking for almost 10 years. I like everything caramel-flavored, and nothing beats fresh, handmade caramel. I’ve tried a few various methods and will share which ones work best.

There is a way for everyone, whether you want to make fresh caramel in 20 minutes or have all the time in the world. The greatest thing is that most recipes call for just one ingredient: sweetened condensed milk.

Who’s up for some caramel?

One of these amazing ways for producing caramel from condensed milk can satisfy your caramel cravings in a hurry.

Method 1: Making Caramel from Condensed Milk on a Stove

When creating caramel from condensed milk on the stove, you have two possibilities.

Stovetop – Multiple Ingredients (Fastest Method)

The easiest method to satisfy your caramel cravings is to use your cooktop. Absolutely, a few more items are required for this procedure. Yet this isn’t always a terrible thing. More ingredients equals more taste, and who doesn’t want more flavor?

You’ll Need:

• 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. melted butter
• a tsp vanilla extract

How-To Manual:

Step 1: Bring the milk and brown sugar to a boil while continually stirring.

Step 2: Lower the heat to low and continue to cook for around five minutes.

Step 3: Remove the skillet from the heat after the sauce has thickened.

Step 4: Combine all of the remaining ingredients.

When it cools, this recipe will stiffen. If you need to soften it up again, just microwave it for 30 seconds.

Use within seven days after creating and storing in an airtight jar.

Stovetop – Unopened Can (Classic Method)

If you like traditional and tried-and-true ways, this is the one for you.

Did you know you can create caramel from an entire unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan of boiling water? Indeed, that is true, and it is the most common method of producing caramel from condensed milk.

Just do the following:

Step 1: Remove the label off the milk can.

Step 2: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Make sure there is enough water to completely cover the can.

Step 3: Gently lower the pan into the hot water, making sure it is completely submerged.

Step 4: Bring the can to a boil for three hours. When needed, add extra water.

Step 5: Carefully remove from the boiling water after three hours.

Step 6: Let to cool before opening and eating!

Method 2: Making Caramel from Condensed Milk in the Oven

If you don’t want to continually mix or add ingredients, the oven technique may be a better option for you. To be effective, this approach takes a single can of sweetened condensed milk and two pans.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

plate. Step 2: Place a can of milk in a small bowl.

A pan with about an inch of water in it. plate Step 3: Transfer to a bigger dish

Step 4: Bake for about 75 minutes. If required, add extra water throughout the baking process.

Step 5: Remove the milk from the oven when it has become golden brown.

It is fairly unusual for a thin crust to develop on the top of the pan when using this procedure. You may either discard the crust or use an immersion blender to combine the contents of the pan.

If you don’t use all of the caramel, keep it in an airtight jar for a few weeks.

But, the crust may re-form in the refrigerator. Thus, skim it off or incorporate it into the remaining caramel sauce as stated above.

Method 3: Making Caramel from Condensed Milk in the Microwave

If you’re really pressed for time and need caramel right now, you can always use the microwave. This is more difficult since it occurs so rapidly, and your caramel may quickly go from golden and wonderful to burnt and awful.

Follow these (carefully) instructions to create caramel from condensed milk in the microwave:

Step 1: Place 1 cup sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe container and heat for one minute on high.

Step 2: Remove from the microwave and give it a good swirl.

Step 3: Cook for a further minute on high. Remove it quickly if it is about to pour over the dish.

Step 4: Re-stir the caramel.

The color gold. Step 5: Cook the caramel for another minute on 50% power. Make sure it doesn’t boil over again. Continue to cook until the milk becomes yellow.

Method 4: Making Caramel from Condensed Milk in a Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers are useful innovations that have lately gained popularity (although theyve been around for an impressive amount of time). Follow these procedures if you have an electric pressure cooker and wish to create caramel from condensed milk:

Insert the trivet and steamer basket into the electric pressure cooker.

Step 2: Put the condensed milk can on top. Make sure it’s on its side but not contacting anything in the pressure cooker.

Step 3: Fill the pressure cooker with enough water to cover the can without going over the maximum pressure limit.

Step 4: Shut, lock, and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.

Step 5: Turn off the Stay Warm function, letting the pressure cooker to naturally release.

Step 6: Let the pressure cooker to cool overnight before using it.

Method 5: Making Caramel from Condensed Milk in a Slow Cooker

Do you favor slower approaches? If you dislike the pressure cooker and prefer the low-and-slow allure of a crockpot, try this approach instead:

Step 1: Put two cans of sweetened condensed milk on their sides in the slow cooker.

Step 2: Fill the cans with water until they are fully immersed.

Step 3: Cook for eight to ten hours on low heat.

Step 4: Carefully remove the cans and set them on the counter to cool, or lay them in a basin of cold water to speed up the chilling process.

How does condensed milk turn into caramel?

You may be wondering what the problem is with condensed milk now that you know so many techniques for producing caramel from it. So, how does it become caramel?

As condensed milk is cooked, it becomes dark, resulting in the caramel that we all know and love.

FAQs

Whether you like slow cookers, ovens, or stovetops, there is a caramel process for you. If you still want to learn more about this subject, have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions below.

Can you turn evaporated milk into caramel?

You can still create the caramel if you just have evaporated milk and not condensed milk on hand. Boil the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and water, then add the evaporated milk.

How long does condensed milk caramel last?

Caramel prepared from condensed milk (and nothing else) can keep in the fridge for two to four weeks, but you’ll probably eat it before it goes bad. Make certain that it is kept in an airtight container. You may also freeze to increase your lifespan.

How do you know when caramel sauce is done?

The color is coppery. The sauce will thicken as well. Remove it from the fire as soon as you notice the color and thickness. Otherwise, it may catch fire. The hue is the best way to know whether your caramel sauce is ready. That will become golden.

Final Words

It’s simple to make caramel from condensed milk. Most procedures involve just one ingredient and range in time from 10 minutes to 10 hours. With so many possibilities, you may discover a way that works for you.

Have you tried any of these approaches? How did things turn out? Please share with us!