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Caramel Sauce

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"Yes, it's true -- caramel sauce can be this easy."
Caramel Sauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 37 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs
Original recipe yield 1 - 14 ounce can

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the can of milk, unopened, in the boiling water. Cover and let simmer 3 hours, topping off water as needed and turning the can every half hour to prevent scorching. Carefully open can and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2008 by Serena 
Recipe is simple - but it doesn't have the same rich flavor as "true" caramel sauce. Making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 6, 2006 by Caroline C 
I first reviewed this a couple of years ago, but I wanted to post again in response to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2003 by OFIESTY4U 
I don't know if it's a good idea to leave the lid on the can when boiling. I've been doing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2006 by cs30 
save time do this in your crockpot no need to babysit MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 25, 2005 by COOKIEROOKIE 
I agree about the waste of time and energy for this, and I have an alternative. I love this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2003 by Leo 
It takes all the hassle out of making the actual caramel and dissolving it with cream.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2007 by campagnes 
This is good. It's definitely got more of a butterscotch taste than caramel, but it's nice.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 9, 2005 by Kathie 
Do be careful if you try this method. I checked the Eagle Brand website, and found three... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2004 by XZIGALIA 
I was recommended a similar way of making caramel where you take the lid off the tin and stand... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.05 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2006 by MRSGMUELLER 
I had worked in a canning factory for years and seen my share of sealed cans explode. Hot,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Caramel Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 90

  • Total Fat: 2.4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 36mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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