Dulce de Leche (South American Style Caramelized Milk Jam)

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Dulce de Leche (South American Style Caramelized Milk Jam)

Milk, sugar and vanilla are slowly boiled over low heat for hours to form a dense brown caramel consistency.

130 min Serves 6 Medium ★ 0.0 0 ratings

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Method

  1. 1

    In a wide-bottomed saucepan, mix the milk, sugar and baking soda and heat it until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the vanilla stick and turn the heat to the lowest level.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring constantly (especially at the last stage, to prevent it from sticking to the bottom) for 1.5 - 2 hours, until it reaches a dark, shiny brown caramel consistency.

  4. 4

    Remove from the stove and transfer to a glass jar, it will thicken as it cools.

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