Caramel sauce made from Carnation ?

Andy Birkenhead · 09-06-2012, 15:56

A recipe I have says that a caramel sauce can be made from boiling some Carnation condensed milk.
How do I do this :
Do I open the tin, pour into a saucepan and simmer until the sauce is made, or do I put the (unopened) tin into a pan of boiling water and simmer for a while, ot do I pierce the can and put it into a pan of boiling water and simmer for a while or what ?

Scratchplate · 09-06-2012, 16:15

Here you go

http://www.carnationmilk.ca/recipe-d....aspx?rid=1213

Andy Birkenhead · 09-06-2012, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scratchplate

Here you go

http://www.carnationmilk.ca/recipe-d....aspx?rid=1213

Thanks, but that's not what I was looking for

Scratchplate · 09-06-2012, 16:38

This might be what you are looking for

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-...Condensed-Milk

Andy Birkenhead · 09-06-2012, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scratchplate

This might be what you are looking for

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-...Condensed-Milk

BINGO ! lol
Thanks !

degsyhufc · 09-06-2012, 17:17

Why not just buy caramel sauce in a tin?

Andy Birkenhead · 09-06-2012, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

Why not just buy caramel sauce in a tin?

I shop at Asda. They don't sell it in the branch where I shop

Welsh-lad · 09-06-2012, 18:22

I turn out a tin into a saucepan and heat slowly over a low setting, stirring the while. Takes about twenty minutes.

Some people boil the tin but that takes ages, and I don't like the idea of boiling a closed tin... doesn't seem safe to me, though it probably is.

Andy Birkenhead · 09-06-2012, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

I turn out a tin into a saucepan and heat slowly over a low setting, stirring the while. Takes about twenty minutes.

Some people boil the tin but that takes ages, and I don't like the idea of boiling a closed tin... doesn't seem safe to me, though it probably is.

That's what I thought !
I don't fancy scraping the stuff off my kitchen ceiling !

doom&gloom · 09-06-2012, 19:23

This is another apparently safer method, from one of the inventors of the Banoffee Pie:

Quote:

Find a deep saucepan or casserole that will go in the oven.
Put into it as many tins as will fit. (THE TINS MUST BE UNOPENED). It worth doing several at a time to save on power.
Cover the tins with water and bring to the boil.
Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven set to gas mark 1 / 140 C (less for fan assisted).
Cook for 3 hours.
This way there is no danger of the water boiling dry and being in a more controlled temperature you get a more consistent result.
Lift the cans from the water, cool and store.

http://www.iandowding.co.uk/recipes/recipes.html

Annie1fortennis · 09-06-2012, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by doom&gloom

This is another apparently safer method, from one of the inventors of the Banoffee Pie:

http://www.iandowding.co.uk/recipes/recipes.html

This is how I used to do it before you could get the caramel already made. I stock up on tins now

doom&gloom · 10-06-2012, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis

This is how I used to do it before you could get the caramel already made. I stock up on tins now

You can buy almost three cans of the milk for the price of one tin of the ready made stuff though and I'm tight.

Andy Birkenhead · 10-06-2012, 15:52

Well, that was a total disaster !
I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method.
It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess.
No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting

doom&gloom · 10-06-2012, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

Well, that was a total disaster !
I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method.
It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess.
No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting

You boil the unopened can, if you open and pour into a pan you do it on a low setting and keep stirring.

Andy Birkenhead · 10-06-2012, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by doom&gloom

You boil the unopened can, if you open and pour into a pan you do it on a low setting and keep stirring.

That's what I did. Everything was going okay, then suddenly it went all grainy and semi - solidified.
I think I'll do the "boil the unopened can" method next time.

And to top it all, I think I'll have to throw my pan in the bin !

florene.t21 · 10-06-2012, 21:37

Are you sure they don't sell it in your local Asda?

I'm sure I've bought some Carnation Tinned Caramel from Asda - the tin looks just the same as the condensed milk in design, and it's right next to it on the display, but when you read the labels some are the milk and some the caramel.

Worth another look? If only to save your pans!

Welsh-lad · 10-06-2012, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

Well, that was a total disaster !
I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method.
It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess.
No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting

Well it's not meant to boil.

moogiechompy · 10-06-2012, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

I shop at Asda. They don't sell it in the branch where I shop

Hi Andy, just going on your name I'm assuming you live in/close to Birkenhead

I shop at the Woodchurch Asda and have bought the caramel condensed milk there quite often, made Banoffee pie with it a couple of weeks ago, so there may be worth a visit

DJGM · 10-06-2012, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

A recipe I have says that a caramel sauce can be made
from boiling some Carnation condensed milk.

I personally would use any other brand of condensed milk than Carnation, as I'm actively boycotting all Nestle products,
(even KitKat and Nescafe) for certain ethical reasons ... but that's something more suited to its own discussion thread.

Andy Birkenhead · 10-06-2012, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by moogiechompy

Hi Andy, just going on your name I'm assuming you live in/close to Birkenhead

I shop at the Woodchurch Asda and have bought the caramel condensed milk there quite often, made Banoffee pie with it a couple of weeks ago, so there may be worth a visit

Hello Moogie.
Yes, I live around the corner from the new Asda in Birkenhead.
No, they don't sell it in there. Not every branch sells the same things

Ads · 10-06-2012, 23:39

OP - just buy Carnation Caramel, it saves you making your own!

ikkleosu · 11-06-2012, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

That's what I did. Everything was going okay, then suddenly it went all grainy and semi - solidified.
I think I'll do the "boil the unopened can" method next time.

And to top it all, I think I'll have to throw my pan in the bin !

Were you stirring it? From watching a million baking shows the biggest tip I've ever got is not to stir sugar when you are heating/boiling it, it breaks up the somethings and makes it go grainy. Best just to shake the pan gently.

(I have a can of condensed milk in my cupboard and am tempted to just go pour some onto a spoon and eat)

09-06-2012, 15:56	#1
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Caramel sauce made from Carnation ? A recipe I have says that a caramel sauce can be made from boiling some Carnation condensed milk. How do I do this : Do I open the tin, pour into a saucepan and simmer until the sauce is made, or do I put the (unopened) tin into a pan of boiling water and simmer for a while, ot do I pierce the can and put it into a pan of boiling water and simmer for a while or what ?

09-06-2012, 16:15	#2
Scratchplate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gateshead Posts: 608	Here you go http://www.carnationmilk.ca/recipe-d....aspx?rid=1213

09-06-2012, 16:26	#3
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Scratchplate Here you go http://www.carnationmilk.ca/recipe-d....aspx?rid=1213 Thanks, but that's not what I was looking for

09-06-2012, 16:38	#4
Scratchplate Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gateshead Posts: 608	This might be what you are looking for http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-...Condensed-Milk

09-06-2012, 17:14	#5
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Scratchplate This might be what you are looking for http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-...Condensed-Milk BINGO ! lol Thanks !

09-06-2012, 17:17	#6
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Why not just buy caramel sauce in a tin?

09-06-2012, 17:18	#7
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc Why not just buy caramel sauce in a tin? I shop at Asda. They don't sell it in the branch where I shop

09-06-2012, 18:22	#8
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	I turn out a tin into a saucepan and heat slowly over a low setting, stirring the while. Takes about twenty minutes. Some people boil the tin but that takes ages, and I don't like the idea of boiling a closed tin... doesn't seem safe to me, though it probably is.

09-06-2012, 18:49	#9
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Welsh-lad I turn out a tin into a saucepan and heat slowly over a low setting, stirring the while. Takes about twenty minutes. Some people boil the tin but that takes ages, and I don't like the idea of boiling a closed tin... doesn't seem safe to me, though it probably is. That's what I thought ! I don't fancy scraping the stuff off my kitchen ceiling !

09-06-2012, 19:23	#10
doom&gloom Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,791	This is another apparently safer method, from one of the inventors of the Banoffee Pie: Quote: Find a deep saucepan or casserole that will go in the oven. Put into it as many tins as will fit. (THE TINS MUST BE UNOPENED). It worth doing several at a time to save on power. Cover the tins with water and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven set to gas mark 1 / 140 C (less for fan assisted). Cook for 3 hours. This way there is no danger of the water boiling dry and being in a more controlled temperature you get a more consistent result. Lift the cans from the water, cool and store. http://www.iandowding.co.uk/recipes/recipes.html

09-06-2012, 22:21	#11
Annie1fortennis Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 889	Quote: Originally Posted by doom&gloom This is another apparently safer method, from one of the inventors of the Banoffee Pie: http://www.iandowding.co.uk/recipes/recipes.html This is how I used to do it before you could get the caramel already made. I stock up on tins now

10-06-2012, 00:06	#12
doom&gloom Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Annie1fortennis This is how I used to do it before you could get the caramel already made. I stock up on tins now You can buy almost three cans of the milk for the price of one tin of the ready made stuff though and I'm tight.

10-06-2012, 15:52	#13
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Well, that was a total disaster ! I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method. It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess. No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting

10-06-2012, 19:04	#14
doom&gloom Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead Well, that was a total disaster ! I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method. It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess. No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting You boil the unopened can, if you open and pour into a pan you do it on a low setting and keep stirring.

10-06-2012, 20:37	#15
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by doom&gloom You boil the unopened can, if you open and pour into a pan you do it on a low setting and keep stirring. That's what I did. Everything was going okay, then suddenly it went all grainy and semi - solidified. I think I'll do the "boil the unopened can" method next time. And to top it all, I think I'll have to throw my pan in the bin !

10-06-2012, 21:37	#16
florene.t21 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 443	Are you sure they don't sell it in your local Asda? I'm sure I've bought some Carnation Tinned Caramel from Asda - the tin looks just the same as the condensed milk in design, and it's right next to it on the display, but when you read the labels some are the milk and some the caramel. Worth another look? If only to save your pans!

10-06-2012, 21:41	#17
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead Well, that was a total disaster ! I tried the "open the can, pour into a pan and boil" method. It burnt the bottom of my pan and congealed into a horrible burnt mess. No - I never walked away and left it. It happened in a couple of minutes and the electric ring was on it's lowest setting Well it's not meant to boil.

10-06-2012, 21:59	#18
moogiechompy Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 599	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead I shop at Asda. They don't sell it in the branch where I shop Hi Andy, just going on your name I'm assuming you live in/close to Birkenhead I shop at the Woodchurch Asda and have bought the caramel condensed milk there quite often, made Banoffee pie with it a couple of weeks ago, so there may be worth a visit

10-06-2012, 22:04	#19
DJGM Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Whitefield, Manchester Posts: 3,726	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead A recipe I have says that a caramel sauce can be made from boiling some Carnation condensed milk. I personally would use any other brand of condensed milk than Carnation, as I'm actively boycotting all Nestle products, (even KitKat and Nescafe) for certain ethical reasons ... but that's something more suited to its own discussion thread.

10-06-2012, 23:02	#20
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by moogiechompy Hi Andy, just going on your name I'm assuming you live in/close to Birkenhead I shop at the Woodchurch Asda and have bought the caramel condensed milk there quite often, made Banoffee pie with it a couple of weeks ago, so there may be worth a visit Hello Moogie. Yes, I live around the corner from the new Asda in Birkenhead. No, they don't sell it in there. Not every branch sells the same things

10-06-2012, 23:39	#21
Ads Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pimlico, central London, UK Posts: 14,886	OP - just buy Carnation Caramel, it saves you making your own!

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ikkleosu Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 10,829	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead That's what I did. Everything was going okay, then suddenly it went all grainy and semi - solidified. I think I'll do the "boil the unopened can" method next time. And to top it all, I think I'll have to throw my pan in the bin ! Were you stirring it? From watching a million baking shows the biggest tip I've ever got is not to stir sugar when you are heating/boiling it, it breaks up the somethings and makes it go grainy. Best just to shake the pan gently. (I have a can of condensed milk in my cupboard and am tempted to just go pour some onto a spoon and eat)