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caramel shortcake

Hello, i have such a fancy for caramel shortcake!!!

But i dont think i have the right things in the cupboard for the caramel! I have butter, white sugar and condensed milk, all the recipes say i need brown sugar or syrup.... is this essential???

Many thanks!

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  • Softstuff
    Softstuff Posts: 3,086 Forumite
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    You can make it fine with white sugar, it'll perhaps be a touch sweeter tasting is all. I make it with whatever sugar is in (raw, white, whatever) and switch condensed milk for cream or even milk depending. Maybe add in half a teaspoon of vanilla extract to it even if the recipe doesn't call for it, just for the flavour.
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  • rosie383
    rosie383 Posts: 4,981 Forumite
    Just put the condensed milk into a saucepan and heat it gently until it is a caramel colour. You don't need any more sugar except for your shortbread.
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  • ammonite
    ammonite Posts: 1,429 Forumite
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    I've tried to make this twice and failed miserably both times. Better luck to you OP!
  • eliviajen
    eliviajen Posts: 149 Forumite
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    so i dont need to add butter either??
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