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Traditional Dulce de Leche
Homemade Traditional Dulce de Leche is a simple pleasure worth the wait. Its slow-cooked sweetness makes it perfect for desserts, breakfasts, or quiet moments with coffee.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 L – 4 cups full-fat milk – I used lactose-free milk
- 220 g – 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp soda bicarbonate
- 1 –2 tsp vanilla extract – optional
Instructions
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In a large heavy pot, combine the milk and sugar and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Add the soda bicarbonate to the simmering milk mixture and stir well.
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Continue cooking over low heat, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens and turns a rich caramel colour. It should be slightly thicker than custard.
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Stir in the vanilla, then pour the Dulce de Leche into sterilised jars.
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Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate.
Recipe Notes
Stop cooking your Dulce de Leche when it is still a bit runny. It will set as it cools and become thick enough to spread. If you keep cooking it too long, it will turn hard and chewy.