Caramelized Milk Cajeta Or Dulce De Leche Recipes

DULCE DE LECHE

Steps:

• Step 1: Remove the label from the can of the condensed milk Step 2: Place the can at the bottom of a saucepan and pour water in it so that the can is completely covered. Step 3: Turn on the heat and let the water boil lightly for about 3 hours. Be careful not letting the pot boil dry. Step 4: When the water has boiled for 3 hours, turn off the heat and let it cool down. Step 5: When the water and can are cooled off, open the can. You now have the most delicious caramel. If the caramel is still a little hot, let it cool off some more and the consistency will be more nice and smooth.

CARAMEL IN A CAN (DULCE DE LECHE)

Steps:

• Remove label from the can of condensed milk. Place unopened can in a 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Pour water into the slow cooker until the can is completely covered with water. Put lid on the slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, making sure the can is always covered with water. Remove hot can with tongs; allow to cool until safe to handle, at least 25 minutes. Open can and pour contents into a lidded bowl. Stir in vanilla extract.

REAL MEXICAN CAJETA (GOAT'S MILK CARAMEL OR DULCE DE LECHE)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot (not iron), combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla, and place over medium heat. Stir regularly until the milk comes to a simmer and sugar is dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat and add dissolved baking soda; it will bubble up at this point, especially with goat's milk. When the bubbles have subsided, return it to the heat.
• Adjust heat so that the mixture is simmering briskly but not boiling. Cook, stirring regularly, until the mixture turns pale golden, about one hour.
• You will now need to stir the milk more regularly as it begins to thicken and turns a caramel-brown color. Don't allow the milk to stick to the bottom of the pot. You can drop a few drops into a small glass of water. If a soft ball forms, the cajeta is ready.
• If you take the pot off the heat and allow the cajeta to cool, it should be a medium-thick sauce. If it's too thick, add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time until it is the proper consistency. If it is too thin, return to the heat until it thickens.
• When the cajeta is cool, remove the vanilla bean. Strain the cajeta through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or wide-mouthed jar, then scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cajeta. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cajeta is best served warm.

CARAMELIZED MILK (CAJETA OR DULCE DE LECHE)

Steps:

• Empty the sweetened condensed milk into a large microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave on medium power for two minutes and stir with a wire whisk.
• Microwave on medium power for another two minutes and stir.
• Return to the microwave for 16 to 24 minutes on medium-low power or until milk turns thick and caramel color, stirring every few minutes.
• Be careful, this will get very hot.
• Let cool and serve over pancakes, toast, etc.