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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
5-Minute Crockpot Caramel Sauce
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour sweetened condensed milk into a small crockpot.

  2. Step 2

    Add water and stir once to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, without lifting the lid.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes until it stops bubbling.

  5. 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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