Slow Cooker Dulce de Leche Caramel
Not only is this slow cooker dulce de leche rich and delicious, it's effortless. It's also much safer than boiling a can of sweetened condensed milk. Cook it in the can or in jars.
Ingredients
- 2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ to ½ tsp flaky sea salt (optional), for salted caramel sauce
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
Prepare the Jars
- Wash and scald three 8-ounce canning jars. See the tip, below, for leaving it in the cans.
- Divide the sweetened condensed milk among the 3 jars. Add a pinch of flaky salt to each jar, if desired.
- Place the lids on the jars and screw them on tightly.
Slow Cooker Preparation
- Place the jars in the slow cooker and add water to a depth of 1 inch above the tops of the jars.
- Cover the pot and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 4 to 5 hours longer.
Storage
- Store the finished dulce de leche in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (the jars will appear to be sealed, but they are not shelf-stable). After opening, use the caramel within 5 days.
- Alternatively, pour the caramel into freezer containers and freeze for several months.
- Heat the dulce de leche and thin with water or cream, if necessary. Drizzle over cake, desserts, and ice cream.
If you prefer to cook the dulce de leche in the unopened cans (without salt), place a small towel in the bottom of the slow cooker to avoid staining the crockery insert. If left in the cans, it may be stored, unopened for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 29mgSugar: 18g
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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