Ingredients
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1 gallon whole milk
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4 cups white sugar
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1 cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 tablespoons water
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1 pinch salt
Directions
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Combine milk, sugar, sweetener, and vanilla in the biggest pot you have. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a rolling boil.
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As soon as it boils, combine water and baking soda in a small bowl and stir to dissolve; don't worry if it doesn't dissolve completely.
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Remove pot from the stove and place in the sink. Add baking soda mixture and stir vigorously as milk will expand rapidly-be prepared! When the mixture returns to its original volume, return the pot to the stove and bring to a very brisk simmer. It may concern you that it will scorch, but it should be practically boiling. Cook, checking and stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep golden brown, about 1 hour.
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After the mixture has turned dark caramel in color, check it more frequently. The longer you cook it after the color change, the thicker it will be. For a consistency similar to caramel, cook for another 15 minutes. For a thicker, spreadable consistency, cook for another 20 to 25 minutes. For a candy-like consistency, cook it even longer. Just remember that it will thicken up tremendously after cooling.
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Once you're ready, pour the caramel into a plastic container with a lid, or pour into jars. It can be kept without refrigeration, but with refrigeration it is good for many weeks.
Cook's Note:
You can use white sugar for the Splenda(R), if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 110 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 50 | |
| Calories 110 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 85mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 20g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Calcium 88mg | 7% |
| Potassium 112mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
