Dees Cajeta Caramel Sweet Potatoes Recipes

CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting into approximately 1 inch by 1/2 inch portions or smaller. Spray the bottom and sides of a glass casserole dish. Place the sweet potato portions in the casserole, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt (more or less if you prefer), and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Slice the 1/2 stick butter into about 8 pieces and dot over the potatoes. Pour on the caramel topping. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully remove cover, stir to coat all the potatoes with the caramel butter sauce. Place uncovered under the broiler for about 5 minutes.

CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; pour over sweet potatoes. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until glazed, basting frequently.

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.

DEE'S CAJETA KAHLUA COFFEE

Steps:

• Mix the caramel in the hot coffee.
• Splash some 1/2 and 1/2 cream; put in liqueur to taste.
• Top with whipped cream; sprinkle cinnamon on top.

CAJETA (CROCK POT METHOD)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well, and cook on high for 10 hours.
• Stir occasionally the last hour.
• Strain through a fine strainer and then store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
• Serve at room temperature. Good over cake, fruit, and ice cream. Enjoy!

CAJETA CARAMEL FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square pan with foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and condensed milk uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cashews. Spread evenly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate and cajeta uncovered on High 1 minute, stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over fudge layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup cashews; press gently into caramel layer. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

DEE'S CAJETA CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Melt butter in skillet.
• Add brown sugar and cinnamon.
• When bubbling add caramel sauce; stir.
• Add can of sweet potatoes, juice and all.
• add lemon juice
• Cook down to a glaze.