Way-Too-Easy Caramel for Dipping

Ever wanted to dip your apples or pretzels in a batch of ooey gooey Caramel? This is the BEST way I've found. What's More is it's all natural! NO HFCS, No Preservatives, No Artificial Colors... YAY! So let's get started, shall we?

Disclaimer : Cans CAN explode, don't be stupid, don't let children do this on their own. BE SMART about water levels, and don't rush. I take no responsibility for any actions taken while making this treat, CARAMELIZE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

You will need:

*1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT EVAPORATED)
*1 Large Pan. The pan must allow the water to cover the can with out boiling over at a hard boil.
*1 Egg Timer/Alarm/Reminder System (Something so you don't forget about it)
*1 Washcloth or Small Towel
*A Stove top/Range
*Tongs (The longer the better)
*Can Opener
*3 Hours of spare time :)

Disclaimer : Cans CAN explode, don't be stupid, don't let children do this on their own. BE SMART about water levels, and don't rush. I take no responsibility for any actions taken while making this treat, CARAMELIZE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Comments

[Una]

This method is not the best of ideas on any level, even with all the caveats. Here is the nestle site http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=32293. It explains three just as simple or simpler ways to do this with out blowing stuff up.

[LILhazY]

any ideas (anyone) how to make caramel flavoured milk ***its my fave***

[Plasmana]

WHy is there a strange black line on the can that is in the pot?

[bryandhispup]

lol that was my attempt at un branding everything. but after viewing some other instructables I realized it wasn't a big issue... :)

[Plasmana]

I see... And great instructable! My mom always use the boiling can method when she want caramel.

[get_going]

Looks yummy and easy... What is the wash cloth for???

[bryandhispup]

to protect my wifes pot, and to keep the can from creating a mini vacume between it and the pan. enjoy

[cainunable]

I love this stuff, been making it for years. Really, it's dulce de leche but when you try explaining it to people, it's easier to just say it is caramel. This stuff can also be done in a pot next to the fire while camping. It goes great with s'mores.

[bryandhispup]

wow I had no idea the real name, thanks for the info. ENJOY

[Joe Martin]

I have never bovered with a cloth or removing the label, just chuck it in water, boil it, turn off the heat then just leave it in the pan overnight

[bryandhispup]

the cloth protects my wife's pots and the label is messy at the end when it comes off on it's own.

[stkrzysiak]

Thanks, I love doing this, learned it here originally(not to knock the repost, some people haven't seen it!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Dulce-de-Leche/