Article: DON'T CARMELIZE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK IN THE CAN

THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THE PRINTED VERSION. NUTRITION Glenna Hanks is a home economist with the Lake County Cooperative Extension Service affiliated with Purdue University. Send your food questions to her in care of the Post-Tribune, 1065 Broadway, Gary, Ind. 46402.

Q: How can I safely carmelize sweetened condensed milk? A: It is no longer recommended to heat an unopened can. Follow any of the three methods below:

- Oven Method: Pour 1 can sweetened condensed milk into a 9-inch pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; place in a large shallow pan with hot water. Bake at 425 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until thick and caramel-colored.

- Stovetop Method: pour 1 can ...

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