Dulce de Leche Candy

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 d 8 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 d 8 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    16 candies

  • Calories

    43 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

Dulce de Leche Candy

Dulce de leche candy is a delicious sweet treat made with 2 ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and time. This delicious confectionary delight requires a slow and patient cooking process, typically taking around 8 hours to achieve the desired caramelization and thickness. The result is a rich and creamy caramel-like candy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 (14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup pecans
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Instructions

  1. Take the paper off of the can and place the can in a deep pan. Fill with water at least an inch over the can.
  2. Cook over medium high heat for 8 hours. Turn the can occasionally and make sure to add water as needed. The can must stay submerged.
  3. Using tongs, carefully lift the can from the water.
  4. After the can has cooled open both ends of the can and slide the condensed milk from the can.
  5. Cut the candy in half lengthwise, then each half in half again. Cut each long section into 4 pieces.
  6. Press a pecan half into the top of some of the candies. Chop the remaining pecans and roll the candies in the chopped pecans.
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Notes

  • Water Level - Make sure to keep an eye on the water level and keep it above the can. If the can does not stay submerged, it could rupture!  
  • Sideways - I like to lay the can on its side and turn it every couple of hours.
  • Syrup - When I make this candy, I always use two cans.  One of the cans I remove after 4 hours for a dulce de leche syrup.  The other must stay submerged for 8 hours to make the candy.
  • Go Nuts - Roll the candies in coconut flakes or chopped nuts.
  • Storing - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 0.02mg (0%) Sodium 0.1mg (0%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 0.1mg 0%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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