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Dulce de Leche
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Dulce de Leche

Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 Jar (or more)
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk not a pull-tab can, or as many cans as you want, label removed

Instructions

  • Remove the label from the can(s).
  • Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the cans, laid sideways, by a few inches.
  • Bring the pot of water to a boil, then slightly cover and simmer for 2 hours for a light brown dulce de leche.  Side Note: Keep an eye on the water throughout the cooking time to ensure the cans remain completely submerged by a few inches of water.
  • Simmer for 3 hours for a darker brown dulce de leche.  Side Note: I cooked mine for 3 hours.
  • Remove from the water and place on a towel to cool for an hour before opening.  Side Note: Do not attempt to open can while hot; this can cause pressurized hot dulce de leche to spray dangerously.
  • Transfer the cooled dulce de leche to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy.