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Slow Cooker Sweetened Condensed Milk Caramel

A silky, buttery sweetened condensed milk caramel, perfect for drizzling over desserts or enjoying by the spoonful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Sauce, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk Use in jars for safety, or unopened cans if preferred.
  • 1 towel Dish towel To line the slow cooker.
Variations (optional)
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt For salted caramel variation.
  • 1 splash Pure vanilla extract For vanilla bean variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Instant espresso Dissolve in hot water for espresso variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice For cinnamon spice variation.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut cream For coconut caramel variation.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate chips Melt into caramel for chocolate swirl variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Transfer sweetened condensed milk into small heat-safe jars and seal with lids finger tight.
  2. Place a towel on the bottom of your slow cooker and set jars on top.
  3. Cover jars with water by at least 1 inch.
Cooking
  1. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours until the color is a deep gold.
  2. Let the jars cool before opening.

Notes

Store in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks. Warm gently to loosen before serving. For thicker sauce, cook longer and chill before use. Keep water level steady during cooking.