easy caramel dip or sauce

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Akron, OH
Updated on Sep 29, 2025

Caramel sauce made from boiling a can of Carnation sweetened condensed milk is a rich, creamy dulce de leche with a smooth, velvety texture. It has a deep golden-brown color and a sweet, toffee-like flavor with subtle buttery and milky notes. The sauce is thick and pourable when warm, perfect for drizzling over desserts, but it firms up slightly when cooled. Its decadent sweetness and luscious consistency make it ideal for topping ice cream, cakes, or fruit.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • water

How To Make easy caramel dip or sauce

  • Carmel from Carnation sweetened condensed milk
    Step 1
    To make caramel from Carnation sweetened condensed milk, remove the label, place the unopened can in a pot, cover it completely with water, and bring to a boil on the stovetop.
  • Step 2
    Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours, ensuring the can remains submerged. Cool the can before opening to reveal a thick, rich caramel (dulce de leche). Safety note: Monitor water levels to prevent the can from overheating or bursting.

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Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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