melt sugar in saucepan over medium/high heat. stir frequently to prevent burning

when sugar melts and is a dark caramel color pour into a flan pan or pie pan. turn to coat bottom and sides of mold. allow to cool caramel will harden.

combine sweetened condensed milk, milk, vanilla, eggs and salt in blender. blend ten seconds on medium speed.

pour into caramelized pan. place in larger pan containing about one inch hot water. bake at 350°F for one hour.

invert onto chilled platter. flan will slip easily from mold after using knife along pan to coax away from sides.