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Dulce de leche in a slow cooker
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Dulce de leche in a slow cooker

Creamy, golden dulce de leche made easily in the slow cooker: pour sweetened condensed milk into a heatproof mason jar and cook in a water bath. A smooth caramel sauce for cakes, ice cream and desserts.

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485 min total
8 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Caramel

    • 1 dåse Sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Open the can and prepare a water bath

    1. Open the can of sweetened condensed milk and pour the contents into a heatproof mason jar (screw-band type only), leaving a little headspace. Do not cook an unopened can in the slow cooker, and never use a clamp-sealed preserving jar.
    2. Place the jar in the slow cooker. Do not seal the jar during cooking: rest the lid loosely on top without the screw band, or cover with foil with a small vent, so steam can escape for the whole cook. Never use clamps, rubber-gasket seals, or any airtight seal.
    3. Pour hot water into the slow cooker so it comes about two-thirds of the way up the jar sides, without letting water into the milk.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Slow caramelization

    1. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until the milk is thick and golden-brown (dulce de leche).
    2. Check periodically that water still covers the jar sides; top up with hot water if needed. Never cook a sealed, unopened can.
    480 min
  3. 3

    Cool

    1. Carefully lift out the jar (use oven mitts) and let the dulce de leche cool completely before using.
    2. Stir the caramel smooth before using. Store refrigerated in a sealed container.
    60 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

210kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

6g

Carbs

34g

Serving Size

40g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a topping for ice cream, cakes or pancakes.

Side Pairings

  • • Pancakes

Dessert Pairings

  • • Vanilla ice cream

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 7 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Tips

Preparation

  • • Always use sweetened condensed milk, not the unsweetened variety.

Cooking

  • • Keep an eye on the water level during cooking.

Serving

  • • A pinch of sea salt brings out the caramel flavor.

Variations

Flavor

  • Sweet and caramelized

Health

  • Sweet dessert topping

Method

  • Slow cooker

Toppings

  • Sea salt

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla