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  1. I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you
    get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul
    helpo me out? Thanks so much!

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    I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or condensed
    milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you get caramel
    sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul helpo me out? Thanks
    so much!

    Sweetened condensed milk,

    Dimitri

  3. Dimitri said:

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    I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or condensed
    milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you get caramel
    sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul helpo me out? Thanks
    so much!

    Sweetened condensed milk,

    Dimitri


    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

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    Dimitri said:

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    I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or condensed
    milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you get caramel
    sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul helpo me out? Thanks
    so much!

    Sweetened condensed milk,

    Dimitri


    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

    I knew you would. Remember this is not recommended by Borden or the makers of
    the milk..

    Dimitri.

    Dulce de Leche
    1 can sweetened condensed milk

    Remove the label from the can of condensed milk. Do not under any circumstances
    open the can yet. Take the can and stick it in a pot. Cover it with water. Put
    the pot on a stove and turn up the heat. Let the pot and can simmer gently for
    about one and a half to two hours for runny dulce de leche, or up to four hours
    for solid dulce de leche. Add more water, as necessary, when the level boils
    down too much.
    When it's done, let it cool for a while, and then carefully open up the can and
    eat directly (for the solid variety) or use as a dessert spread (for the liquid
    variety).
    The resulting product should be colored tan or brown.
    NOTE: You need to keep a close eye on the can. If it shows any signs of
    expansion, immediately remove it from the heat and let it cool. If you are
    concerned at all at the high-pressure nature of the recipe, you may poke a small
    hole in the top of the can, and lower the water level so that the can is not
    completely covered. This will allow the internal pressure of the can to be
    released, but it will also make the recipe take longer (since high pressure
    reduces cooking time).

  5. ~patches~ said:
    Dimitri said:

    "~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then
    you get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind
    soul helpo me out? Thanks so much!

    Sweetened condensed milk,

    Dimitri


    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

    The longer the better. Two or 3 hours ought to do it, or 45+ minutes in
    the pressure cooker at the highest available pressure (usually 15 to 17
    pounds)

    -Bob

  6. Dimitri said:


    Dulce de Leche
    1 can sweetened condensed milk

    Remove the label from the can of condensed milk. Do not under any circumstances
    open the can yet. Take the can and stick it in a pot. Cover it with water. Put
    the pot on a stove and turn up the heat. Let the pot and can simmer gently for
    about one and a half to two hours for runny dulce de leche, or up to four hours
    for solid dulce de leche. Add more water, as necessary, when the level boils
    down too much.
    When it's done, let it cool for a while, and then carefully open up the can and
    eat directly (for the solid variety) or use as a dessert spread (for the liquid
    variety).
    The resulting product should be colored tan or brown.
    NOTE: You need to keep a close eye on the can. If it shows any signs of
    expansion, immediately remove it from the heat and let it cool. If you are
    concerned at all at the high-pressure nature of the recipe, you may poke a small
    hole in the top of the can, and lower the water level so that the can is not
    completely covered. This will allow the internal pressure of the can to be
    released, but it will also make the recipe take longer (since high pressure
    reduces cooking time).

    1. I agree with your directions, Dimitri, but I would have cautioned NOT
    to open the can until it has returned to room temperature.

    2. You can do more than one can at a time int he same kettle. Just make
    sure they are totally covered with water at alltimes. Keep a small pot
    of water boiling to add to the kettle.

    3. Won't poking a hole in the top of the can make the milk spurt out as
    it heats?

    I was nervous about doing this the first time, but it really works!

    gloria p

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    ~patches~ said:
    Dimitri said:

    "~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    > I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    > condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you
    > get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul
    > helpo me out? Thanks so much!

    Sweetened condensed milk,

    Dimitri


    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

    The longer the better. Two or 3 hours ought to do it, or 45+ minutes in
    the pressure cooker at the highest available pressure (usually 15 to 17
    pounds)

    -Bob

    Eagle brand does not recommend boiling it in the can any longer.

    http://canada.eaglebrand.com/bakingtips.asp#3

    How do you caramelize Eagle Brand®?
    M. R. Gagné
    Trois Rivières QC

    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured milk
    after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed below
    for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23
    cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill outer pan
    with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers. *Check
    water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill. Refrigerate
    leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at Medium
    (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium Low (30%)
    and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.

  8. MoM said:

    "zxcvbob" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:
    ~patches~ said:

    Dimitri wrote:

    >"~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >
    >
    >>I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    >>condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you
    >>get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul
    >>helpo me out? Thanks so much!
    >
    >
    >
    >Sweetened condensed milk,
    >
    >Dimitri
    >

    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

    The longer the better. Two or 3 hours ought to do it, or 45+ minutes in
    the pressure cooker at the highest available pressure (usually 15 to 17
    pounds)

    -Bob

    Eagle brand does not recommend boiling it in the can any longer.

    http://canada.eaglebrand.com/bakingtips.asp#3

    How do you caramelize Eagle Brand®?
    M. R. Gagné
    Trois Rivières QC

    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured milk
    after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed below
    for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.

    Of course they don't recommend it. Some idiot will put an unopened can
    in the oven and it will blow up just as they open the oven door to check
    on it.

    That won't happen in a boiling water bath. The only pressure will be
    caused by the milk expanding, and it might bulge the can a little. It's
    not dangerous at all. The boiling point of the extremely sweetened milk
    is a lot higher than the boiling point of the water you are using as a
    bath. It can't build up pressure and explode unless you boil the water
    dry and continue heating it.

    Best regards,
    Bob

  9. MoM said:

    "zxcvbob" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:
    ~patches~ said:

    Dimitri wrote:

    >"~patches~" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    >
    >
    >>I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    >>condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you
    >>get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul
    >>helpo me out? Thanks so much!
    >
    >
    >
    >Sweetened condensed milk,
    >
    >Dimitri
    >

    Dimitri, how long do I boil it for?

    The longer the better. Two or 3 hours ought to do it, or 45+ minutes in
    the pressure cooker at the highest available pressure (usually 15 to 17
    pounds)

    -Bob

    Eagle brand does not recommend boiling it in the can any longer.

    http://canada.eaglebrand.com/bakingtips.asp#3

    How do you caramelize Eagle Brand®?
    M. R. Gagné
    Trois Rivières QC

    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured milk
    after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed below
    for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23
    cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill outer pan
    with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers. *Check
    water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill. Refrigerate
    leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at Medium
    (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium Low (30%)
    and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.


    Thanks so much! I'll give this a try and see what happens.

  10. ~patches~ said:

    I'm looking for how to do caramel sauce using is it evapourated or
    condensed milk? You boil the can for a certain length of time then you
    get caramel sauce but I'm not sure what to use. Can some kind soul
    helpo me out? Thanks so much!

    I've read all the reasons why it is safe, but I am still chicken to
    try the boil in the can method. I have poured condensed milk into my
    crockpot and cooked it on low i until it was caramelized. It was
    delicious.

    Tara

  11. I have a related question:
    Nestle's makes a canned milk product in South America called
    "Dulce de Leche" which is a thick carmel paste. Is it the
    same thing?


  12. Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:


    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured
    milk after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed
    below for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or
    23 cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill
    outer pan with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers.
    *Check water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at
    Medium (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium
    Low (30%) and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and
    chill. Refrigerate leftovers.


    Thanks so much! I'll give this a try and see what happens.

    I assume "Eagle Brand" is sweetened condensed milk?

    Jen

  13. Thanks, MoM! I haven't tried this stuff yet, but I feel much more
    comfortable using a double boiler than cooking it in a sealed can.

    Carol

    MoM said:

    Eagle brand does not recommend boiling it in the can any longer.

    http://canada.eaglebrand.com/bakingtips.asp#3

    How do you caramelize Eagle Brand®?
    M. R. Gagné
    Trois Rivières QC

    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured milk
    after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed below
    for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23
    cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill outer pan
    with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers. *Check
    water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill. Refrigerate
    leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at Medium
    (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium Low (30%)
    and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.

  14. Tara said:

    I've read all the reasons why it is safe, but I am still chicken to
    try the boil in the can method. I have poured condensed milk into my
    crockpot and cooked it on low i until it was caramelized. It was
    delicious.

    Ooooooooooooh! That's even better than a double boiler! It's a good thing
    we don't have any sweetened condensed milk!

    Carol

  15. Windcat said:

    I have a related question:
    Nestle's makes a canned milk product in South America called
    "Dulce de Leche" which is a thick carmel paste. Is it the
    same thing?

    Yup...and it is available throughout Central America also. In Mexico I
    could get Cajeta in a jar - a caramel sauce made from goat's milk and
    sugar.

    The OP may want to try ethnic Latino stores to see if it is available.
    I was able to get Nestle Crema de Leche in a can in the US in the
    Hispani food aisle of my local grocery store and I think the Dulce de
    leche was also available.

    SD

  16. My pleasure, Carol!

    MoM
    "Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    Thanks, MoM! I haven't tried this stuff yet, but I feel much more
    comfortable using a double boiler than cooking it in a sealed can.

    Carol

    MoM said:

    Eagle brand does not recommend boiling it in the can any longer.

    http://canada.eaglebrand.com/bakingtips.asp#3

    How do you caramelize Eagle Brand®?
    M. R. Gagné
    Trois Rivières QC

    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured
    milk
    after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods listed
    below
    for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or
    23
    cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill outer
    pan
    with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers.
    *Check
    water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate
    leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at
    Medium
    (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium Low
    (30%)
    and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and
    chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.


  17. "Jen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:


    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:


    A: Eagle Brand® transforms into a very decadent, rich caramel-flavoured
    milk after a process called "caramelizing". Try one of the methods
    listed below for perfect results, and remember. never heat an unopened
    can.
    Oven method:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 or 9-inch (20 or
    23 cm) pie plate. Cover with foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill
    outer pan with hot water. Bake 1-1 1/2 hours* or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Remove foil. Cool and chill. Refrigerate leftovers.
    *Check water level in pan during baking time and refill if necessary.
    Stovetop method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into top of double boiler; cover. Place over boiling
    water. Over low heat, simmer 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured. Beat until smooth, if desired. Cool and chill.
    Refrigerate leftovers.
    Microwave method:
    Pour Eagle Brand® into 8 cup (2 L) glass measure. Cook, uncovered, at
    Medium (50%) 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce power to Medium
    Low (30%) and cook, uncovered, 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light
    caramel-coloured; stir briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool and
    chill. Refrigerate leftovers.


    Thanks so much! I'll give this a try and see what happens.

    I assume "Eagle Brand" is sweetened condensed milk?

    Jen


    Yep!

    MoM

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