{"id":5401,"date":"2024-03-01T00:05:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/?p=5401"},"modified":"2024-03-01T00:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:05:14","slug":"crockpot-caramel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobilesoul.online\/?p=5401","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Caramel (Made in a Crockpot)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My mother put me onto this recipe. And my mother doesn&#8217;t love cooking like I do, so I knew it had to be something special. If you have <strong>a crockpot<\/strong> and <strong>a full day<\/strong> to spend waiting for the crockpot to whip up the best and easiest batch of caramel you&#8217;ve ever had, this recipe is for you too. Making caramel can be a nerve wracking experience with the threat of burning the sugar always looming. This method takes a lot longer, but it also takes all the stress away leaving you with a perfect batch of caramel to eat with apples, in or on desserts, and any other way you enjoy caramel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Your grocery list<\/h2>\n<h3>Canned goods<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Equipment\/tools you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Crockpot<\/li>\n<li>Can opener<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to make caramel in a crockpot?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Step 1: Prepare crockpot<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill your crockpot with water. The water level should be 1-2 inches above the can when laid on its side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Step 2: Cook caramel in can<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add unopened can of sweetened condensed milk to the crockpot. Cover and cook for 8-9 hours on high.<\/li>\n<li>All crockpot temperatures vary, and many of them only have \u201clow\/medium\/high\u201d. The water in my crockpot had a temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so adjust your settings accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Step 3: Let it cool<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the can cool completely. Do NOT open the can before it has cooled completely. Molten lava-like caramel could splatter everywhere if you don\u2019t.<\/li>\n<li>If you can carefully remove the can from the crockpot\/water, it will speed up the cooling time. If not, be patient. It\u2019s better than being covered in scalding hot caramel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the science behind making caramel in a crockpot?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"chatsonic with-pre-wrap\">\n<p><b>Caramelization is a chemical process that occurs when sugar is heated, leading to the browning and development of complex flavors.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When using a crockpot, the slow and steady application of low heat allows the sugar to caramelize gradually <b>without the risk of burning<\/b>. The gentle heat of the crockpot promotes even browning and ensures that the sugar melts and caramelizes uniformly.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the enclosed environment of the can in the crockpot helps to trap steam, which condenses and drips back into the caramel, <b>aiding in the prevention of crystallization<\/b>. This slow evaporation of moisture contributes to the smooth texture of the caramel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Ways to adjust and enjoy your crockpot caramel<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The color of your caramel will vary based on how long it cooks. Around 5 hours makes a blonde, nougat-flavored caramel. Cooking for around 8-9 hours will result in a thicker, darker brown caramel.<\/li>\n<li>I love to add it to ice cream or as a dip for apple slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5495\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_1101-740x1024.webp\" alt=\"crockpot caramel results based on cook time\" width=\"740\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My mother put me onto this recipe. And my mother doesn&#8217;t love cooking like I do, so I knew it had to be something special. 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