I suppose the title of the post— Crockpot Caramel — is slightly misleading as this recipe is actually for Crockpot Dulce de Leche — a creamy sugar and milk-based confection that’s very similar to caramel.
And if I’m completely honest, dulce de leche is a lot more decadent because milk is used instead of water (the way caramel is typically made).
You can use dulce de leche the same way as caramel, in a recipe, as a topping, sauce or dip.
Crockpot Caramel
The greatest thing about this dulce de leche/caramel recipe is that it’s as easy as putting a couple of cans of sweetened condensed milk into the Crockpot … you don’t even open them until the heating process is finished! How easy is that!?
With fall just around the corner, and apple recipes calling for caramel, this method is an easy substitute for a delicious and creamy caramelized milk dip or topping.
Crockpot Caramel Recipe
Crockpot Caramel Ingredients:
- 2-4 cans sweetened condensed milk depending on the size of crockpot
- Optional: canning jars with lids and rings
How to Make Caramel in a Crockpot
- Place cans of unopened sweetened condensed milk into the crockpot and fill with water, as full as possible, so the cans are completely submerged. It’s very important that no part of the can should be out of the water during the cooking process.
- Cook on low for 8 hours. You may need to refill water if necessary.
- Allow dulce de leche to cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature before opening.
- Optional if using canning jars: Divide the sweetened condensed milk from cans into small canning jars. Close with lids and rings. Follow the same steps above.
Tip: Store dulce de leche in the refrigerator. It’s a fantastic dip for apples, including these fried apple rings, or as a topping for ice cream!
- 2-4 cans sweetened condensed milk depending on size of crock pot
- Optional: canning jars with lids and rings
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Place cans of unopened sweetened condensed milk into crock pot and fill with water, as full as possible, so the cans are completely submerged in the water. It’s very important that no part of the can should be out of the water during the cooking process.
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Cook on low for 8 hours. You may need to refill water if necessary.
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Allow dulce de leche to cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature before opening.
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Optional if using canning jars: Divide the sweetened condensed milk from cans into small canning jars. Close with lids and rings. Follow the same steps.
Want to Make Crockpot Caramel? You might find these useful:
La Lechera Sweetened Condensed Milk (Pack of 6)
Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 OunceOutside the Box Papers Stripe and Polka Dot Candy Dipping Cups 48 PackPerfect Stix Wooden Candy Apple Skewer StickSemi Pointed (Pack of 100)
