Originally Published:
Like Mama Used to Make . . . and More, 1986
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1 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
FLAN:
10 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 13-oz. cans evaporated milk
1 t. salt
2 T. vanilla
2 c. water

For the caramel: melt the sugar in the water over medium high heat. Stir until light brown. Pour the caramel into the baking pan to coat the sides and the bottom. For the flan: combine eggs, sugar, milk, water, vanilla and salt; beat and strain. Pour the flan mixture over the caramel. Set the baking pan into a larger pan which contains hot water; bake at 350° for 1 hour until firm. Refrigerate until serving. This is a Puerto Rican recipe.