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Caramel slice
Heat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 by 30 cm slice tin and line it with baking paper, leaving the paper overhanging the long sides.
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How long does Caramel slice take?
2 hr 30 min all in — 20 min prep, 40 min cook, 1 hr 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 24 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Mixing bowl, Saucepan, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much brown sugar?
90 g of Brown sugar.
What can I use instead?
Golden syrup → Maple syrup or light corn syrup. Maple is thinner and changes the flavour a little; corn syrup adds sweetness without the toffee note.
What should I watch for?
Condensed milk catches fast. If dark flecks appear, take it off the heat at once and pour it into a clean bowl, leaving the bottom behind.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cut it when the chocolate is just firm rather than rock hard, and the top will not crack. It keeps a week in an airtight tin in a cool place, or in the fridge in hot weather.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.