On 16 Jan 2007 12:45:54 -0800, "Vickie in Utah" >
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>> Following archived directions, I boiled a can of sweetened condensed
>> milk for 1.5 hours, let it cool and opened it.
>> Tasted like smooth caramel candy, but SOOOOOO SWEEEEEEET it was
>> cloying.
>>
>> I spread it on a vanilla wafer with good results, but following
>> instructions like pouring it over ice cream seemed too much.
>>
>> I'd like to hear how you use this stuff - Mike
>
>I boil it for 3 hours. Then I layer it with sliced bananas in a pie
>crust (either graham cracker or baked regular). Top with whipped cream
>and sometimes sprinkle with sliced almonds. Called Southern Plantation
>Pie. Very rich. A little goes a long way.
>Vickie

I also boil mine for three hours or so.

I make mini-tart shells and spoon the caramel into them. Less than a
teaspoon per shell. One can of condensed milk will do about 5-6 dozen
mini-tarts.

Before serving, I squirt canned whipped cream on them. I only make
these at Christmas.

I like the banana idea, and may do this next year instead of the
tarts. Making those little tart shells is a royal pain in the ass.

Jo Anne