A MEXICAN FLAN RECIPE FOR YOU TODAY

MEXICAN FLAN
Recipe Type:Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 30 min
Carmel cook time: 10 min
Flan cook time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
Drop of lemon juice
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Zest of one orange
2 cups whole or 2% milk
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Equipment Needed:
Heavy-bottom, high-sided saucepan
8 1/2-inch rectangular loaf pan
Large high-sided pan (to set the loaf pan in) - I used my lasagna pan for this. A large roasting pan would also work

Prepare Caramel - Caramelized Sugar:

In a heavy-bottom, high-sided saucepan over low to medium-low heat, combine 1 cup sugar and a drop of lemon juice (the lemon juice keeps the mixture from hardening or crystalling). NOTE: I find that maintaining a low heat, I have more control over the caramelizing process, as it is really easy to burn.