Description
Dulce de leche (milk jam/confiture de lait) is a thick, creamy caramel substance made from cooked milk and sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 litre full fat milk
- 300g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a high sided pot or saucepan.
- Bring to the boil, being careful not to let it bubble over, as the milk can very suddenly rise dramatically.
- Lower the heat, and cook on a medium-low heat for 1.5-2.5 hours, stirring every 5-10 minutes.
- Leave to cool, and store in the fridge in a clean jar for up to one week.
- Category: Dessert