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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 (5-ounce) cans evaporated milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Directions
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Preparation
Step 1
Directions
Before beginning to make this icing, read the entire recipe, noting that two pans will be on the heat at the same time.
Place 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan or skillet. Set on stove.
Place remaining 4 cups sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a large saucepan. Set on stove.
Cook sugar in small pan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until caramelized or amber colored, approximately 4 minutes.
At the same time, bring ingredients in large pan to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly. (The objective is for these ingredients to come to a boil at the same time as the sugar in the other pan turns amber in color.)
When milk mixture begins to boil, carefully add caramelized sugar, stirring constantly. (Be careful; mixture is very hot and may give off hot steam that can burn you!)
Cook mixture for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Let cool for 1 minute.
Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Use immediately.
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