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1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (NOT EVAPORATED MILK)
OVEN METHOD: Pour 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk into 9" pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; place in larger shallow pan. Fill larger pan with hot water. Bake at 425°F for 1 hour or until thick and caramel-colored. Beat until smooth.
STOVETOP METHOD: Pour 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk into top of double boiler; place over boiling water. Over low heat, simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until thick and caramel-colored, stirring occasionally. Beat until smooth.
MICROWAVE METHOD: Pour 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk into 2-quart glass measuring cup. Cook on 50% power (medium) 4 minutes, stirring briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cook on 30% power (medium-low) 20 to 25 minutes or until very thick and caramel-colored, stirring briskly every 4 minutes during the first 16 minutes and every 2 minutes during the last 4 to 10 minutes.
"For safety reasons, heating the unopened can (an old cooking method) is NOT recommended."
Posted by Ruth Baks
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A