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Dulce de Piña y Leche Recipe (Milk and Pineapple Fudge)

A wonderful combination that will leave you ecstatic. Learn how to make this delicious dulce de piña con leche.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dominican

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar divided amount
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cloves cloves
  • ½ pineapple whole , peeled, cored, and diced or grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest or orange zest

Instructions

1. Making dulce de leche
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  1. Combine milk, ½ cup sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.Simmer until the milk is reduced to a quarter of the volume (30 mins approx.). Stir frequently, and watch that it does not overboil during cooking.Cool to room temperature and then in the refrigerator for two to three hours (it should be well chilled). Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple candy as indicated below.
2. Making pineapple jam
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix the minced or grated pineapple, 1 cup of water, the pinch of salt, vanilla, and lemon or orange zest, and the remaining sugar.Cover and boil over medium heat until the pineapple is soft and has the consistency of jam. Let the remaining liquid evaporate.Chill at room temperature and then in the refrigerator for two to three hours (it should be well chilled).
3. Serving
  1. Once both candies are cold, mix the pineapple candy with the milk fudge and place it in a sealed container or glass pot. Store in the refrigerator for another hour or overnight before serving. Serve cold.Always keep chilled so it doesn't cut. It can last up to three days chilled.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 420mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 54g (108%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 39.4mg (44%) Calcium 304mg (30%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 420mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 54g 108%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 39.4mg 44%
Calcium 304mg 30%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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

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