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Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche (or milk jam), is produced by the simmering of milk and sugar. It is a very popular ingredient in Latin America and Spain.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , Argentinian , Chilean , Uruguayan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 1⅖ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Pour the two tablespoons of water into the bottom of a saucepan and thoroughly wet the bottom of the pan with this water.
  2. Then pour the milk, baking soda and sugar.
  3. Heat over medium heat, while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Once the preparation begins to boil, lower the heat and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes.
  5. At this point, the preparation should have thickened.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring very frequently until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown.
  7. Stop cooking when the consistency suits you. However, make sure the mixture does not to get too thick as it hardens a little while cooling.
  8. Pour the jam into a glass jar.
  9. Dulce de leche can be kept in the refrigerator.