Dulce de Leche

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Ingredients

• 2 cans (385 ml) 2% evaporated milk
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In large heavy saucepan, bring evaporated milk and 3/4 cup of the milk to a boil. In bowl, whisk together remaining milk, cornstarch and baking soda; pour into boiling milk mixture. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally while making caramel.

Meanwhile, in large stockpot, stir sugar with 3/4 cup water over medium heat until dissolved, brushing down side of saucepan with brush dipped in cold water. Bring to boil; boil, without stirring but brushing down side of pan often, until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove caramel from heat.

Averting face, slowly pour milk mixture through sieve into caramel, whisk vigorously until caramel is dissolved. Return to heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until dark golden and thick enough to coat back of wooden spoon, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

To remove any lumps, pour through fine sieve into decorative jar or airtight container. Let cool. Makes 4 cups.