Caramel Flan

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Place a large, shallow pan, filled with 1 inch of hot water in oven at 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Caramelize 1/2 cup sugar by putting it in a heavy frying pan over medium heat. When it starts to melt, stir constantly until smooth and amber in color. Pour immediately into a 6-cup ring or loaf pan. Evenly coat bottom.

3. 3

   Beat eggs until just frothy. Add 1/2 cup sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla and salt. Beat to blend.

4. 4

   Pour mixture into caramel-lined pan. Set in pan of water in oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

6. 6

   To serve, loosen flan around edge with knife. Place serving dish upside down over mold, invert quickly.

7. 7

   Garnish with orange slices.

8. 8

   Tip - to simplify the caramel sauce - eliminate step 2 and butter the pan and pack the bottom of the pan with 1/2 cup brown sugar.

9. 9

   Enjoy!