Caramel slice reminds me of two things – the 80s and my mum. Did everyone’s mum make caramel slice in the 80s? It sure seemed like it. I don’t really remember for sure if my mum made it regularly but each time I make it the memory of her is near. There is something familiar about it, comforting and nostalgic.
It’s an easy recipe to modify to make it gluten-free friendly, I’ve included the modification below.
Modified from a recipe by Donna Hay
1 cup gluten-free plain (all-purpose) flour mix (Use regular plain flour here if you don’t need it to be gluten-free)
125g butter, melted
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup golden syrup
1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
1 block dark cooking chocolate
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling: Place the golden syrup, butter and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat and stir until thickened. Pour over the base and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Refrigerate until cooled completely.
Topping: Place the chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until melted.Pour the chocolate mixture over the caramel and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
To serve slice with a warm knife. (Leave the slice out of the fridge a few minutes if it’s too difficult to cut.)