An old, method of making caramel pudding calls for heating an unopened can of

sweetened condensed milk in a kettle of boiling water. This method of is a dan-

gerous practice because heat causes expansion. If any unopened can is heated

in boiling water the can may explode. This could cause serious damage to the

kitchen or injury to anyone in the area.

To safe way is to preheat the oven to 425 degrees; open a 14 ounce can of

sweetened condensed milk and pour contents into a pie plate. Cover pie plate

with aluminum foil; place in a shallow pan of hot water and bake for 1 hour, or

until thick and slightly caramel colored. Remove the foil, cook, then chill before

serving.