Homemade Dulce de Leche

By srumbel

Dulce de Leche is a heavenly substance. At first glance, it looks a little like caramel, but it’s actually sweetened milk that’s been heated long enough to cause a caramelizing to occur. That’s the long-winded explanation, so here’s the short one: It’s creamy, dreamy substance used as an ingredient in so many desserts.
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Ingredients

• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (or As Many Cans As You'd Like.)

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the label off the can (or cans!) of sweetened condensed milk, place it in a pot or large saucepan, and cover it with water by 1 to 2 inches. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, or so that the water has a nice continual simmer.

Simmer the can(s) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours for a lighter golden dulce de leche. Simmer it/them for 3 1/2 to 4 hours for a deeper color and flavor. (Using tongs, carefully turn over the cans halfway through the simmering process.)

After the simmering time, turn off the heat and allow the cans to come to room temperature.
***IMPORTANT: Do not open the cans while they are still hot!

Open the cans, stir the dulce de leche, transfer it to mason jars, and store it in the fridge for up to 1 month. Use on ice cream, in brownies, in coffee, or anywhere you need a little dulce de leche in your life!
Servings:
8