Crockpot Caramel Sauce (Dulce De Leche)

Grab your slow cooker, it’s time to create some magic in the kitchen with this Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe!

Then… use your fabulous slow cooker dulce de leche when making this tantalizing Apple Caramel Dump Cake!

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe

This week, tempt your family with some homemade caramel made right in your slow cooker.

Trust me… sliced apples don’t stand a chance with this Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe in the kitchen!

Angie writes: "Great! Will definitely make again."

What you’ve just discovered is a delightfully creamy, dreamy, ooey gooey condensed milk caramel sauce. It also just so happens to be one of the EASIEST things you’ll ever make!

It’s true. This caramel recipe requires almost no effort at all.

That’s because we are going to let the slow cooker do all the work.

Sound good?

Then, instead of spending time in the kitchen, you can start thinking of all the scrumptious ways you can use this intensely irresistible sauce.

Maybe you’ll use it in an apple dump cake, or an apple pie, or in a dip fruit, or with some salty pretzels, or even perfectly crunchy graham crackers.

YUM!

It also happens to be the perfect way to polish off a few dozen juicy apples!

However you choose use it, this ooey-gooey caramel dip is ready to deliver BIG time caramel happiness.

It’s literally the perfect Fall Recipe to kick off your Fall!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Related: 33 Tempting Homemade Sauce Recipes

Dulce De Leche Caramel Sauce Ingredients

It takes just a few simple items to make the BEST caramel sauce right at home!

Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Wide Mouth Mason Jars

You’ll also need a 4 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.

That’s it.

You’ll just need 2 things to make your own glorious slow cooker Dulce De Leche!

How to Make Caramel Sauce

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own homemade caramel sauce right in your Crock Pot!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Pour the condensed milk into the mason jars as specified.

2. Screw the lids on very tightly, then place the mason jars in the slow cooker.

3. Add the required amount of water and cook until done.

4. Once you’ve made your homemade caramel sauce, allow it to cool for 30 minutes prior to removing the lids and using.

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

ENJOY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How Long Can You Keep Homemade Caramel Sauce In The Fridge?

Any extra caramel sauce you have can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

You can enjoy it cold throughout the week, or microwave it to soften it up before using.

How To Use Homemade Caramel Sauce

You can never have enough delicious ways to use caramel sauce.

To start, use this tantalizing caramel to create the perfect finish to these tasty homemade recipes…

• Apple Caramel Dump Cake
• Caramel Apple Pie
• Caramel Apple Cider
• Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
• Caramel Brownies

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe…

Angie writes: “Great! Will definitely make again.”

Elizabeth writes: “I’ve done this and it was sooo good!!”

Samantha writes: “This worked out really well over the holidays with granny smith apple slices.  Made it the day before serving, and stored in fridge. Will do this again!”

Brenda writes: “It is so good, and easy.”

Nancy writes: “Just did this last night and this morning chilled and tasted…absolutely AMAZING!”

Jan writes: “These make great Christmas gifts”

Elizabeth writes: “I take 2, let them cool, then use them when making caramel pie.”

Sam writes: “They make a great topping poured over bread pudding, too.”

Debbie writes: “This is a favorite in Belize. Try it on a moist chocolate cake……delectable.”

Judy writes: “Been doing it this way forever.  My crock is big enough to hold 6 of the 8 oz jelly jars.  You can also freeze the sauce should you happen to have any leftover….”

Donna writes: “You can also just put the can in boiling water for two hours and have the same thing. I learned it from another chef when catering.”

Sarah writes: “I’ve made it on the stove before. Just put whole cans of sweetened condensed milk in a large pan, cover with water, & simmer for 3 hours. The crockpot option is more set it & forget it because you don’t need to check it or worry about having something on the stove for so long.”

Chere writes: “Soooo good. I did this at Christmas for gifts but did it on stove top”

Annette writes: “After making the sauce, I have made pies with it.  After sauce has cooled in the fridge, pour it in a graham cracker crust, then top with cool whip and crushed up Heath candy bars. Very rich but good.”

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Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe (Dulce De Leche)

By Heidi Miller

Grab your slow cooker, it's time to create some magic in the kitchen with this Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe!

Servings: 4 jars

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 9 hours hrs

Total Time: 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 28 oz. Eagle Sweetened Condensed Milk, (2 cans, 14 oz. each)
• ▢ 4 Wide Mouth Mason Jars (8 oz. each)

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Instructions 

• Pour Sweetened Condensed Milk equally into 4 jars, leaving 1″ of space at the top of each jar.
• Screw lids on VERY tight.
• Place jars in Crockpot, then fill Crockpot with warm water until jars are fully submerged, with about an extra 1″ of water above the jar lids.
• Cook on LOW for 9 hours.
• After 9 hours, carefully remove jars with tongs (they’ll be HOT), and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• After jars have cooled, remove lids, grab some apple slices, and start dipping into your delicious caramel sauce!

Notes

• Extra Caramel Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy cold throughout the week, or microwave to soften it up before using. ENJOY!

• For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.

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