5-Minute Crockpot Caramel Sauce
Sweetened condensed milk transforms into silky, rich caramel in a crockpot without any stirring or fuss. A pinch of sea salt at the end cuts the sweetness and makes it dangerously addictive.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour sweetened condensed milk into a small crockpot.
Step 2
Add water and stir once to combine.
Step 3
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, without lifting the lid.
Step 4
Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes until it stops bubbling.
Step 5
Stir in sea salt, then pour into a jar for storage or serve warm over ice cream.
Tools you’ll need
- crockpot
- spoon
- jar for storage
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