Goats Milk Caramel Fudge Sauce Cajeta Fudge Sauce Recipes

HOMEMADE CAJETA {GOATS MILK CARAMEL}

Steps:

• Place the milk, piloncillo, and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan (larger than you think you'll need), over medium to medium-high heat, reserving a small amount of goats milk to be mixed with the baking soda. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
• Once simmering, remove the pot from the heat and carefully add in the dissolved baking soda and goats milk. The mixture will froth up violently, nearly doubling in volume. Once the bubbling subsides, return the pot to the heat, and bring it back to a steady simmer.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and thickened (mine took about 1½ hours, but your time may vary depending on your stove and pot). Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot as you stir, and adjust the heat if necessary as the sauce reduces to avoid scorching. The cajeta is ready when it is the consistency of warm honey or maple syrup, and a rich golden color. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Stir in the vanilla extract, and any other add-ins, if using. Pour into a jar or other sealed container, and store in the fridge for up to a few weeks.
• (The cajeta will thicken significantly as it cools, and once refrigerated will become quite firm. It can be softened again by placing the jar, without the lid, in the microwave for a few seconds, or in a shallow pot of simmering water.)

CAJETA (GOAT'S MILK CARAMEL)

Steps:

• In a 5-quart saucepot, preferably one with sloped sides, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is completely melted, stir in the brown sugar and the salt with a long-handled whisk.
• While the sugar is dissolving into the butter, heat the goat's milk in a tall pitcher in the microwave for 1 minute on high*. You can also heat the milk in a pot on the stove. Just bring it to the steaming point (usually 4-5 minutes) over medium heat. Be sure not to let it boil over.
• Once the milk is hot, set it aside while you finish the caramel.
• After the sugar is added to the butter, whisk the two together until combined. Stir the mixture in small, concentric circles around the pot. After 1 1/2 minutes the sugar and butter should combine and no pools of butter will be visible at this point. The mixture will look sludgy or like mud.Continue cooking over medium-low heat for another minute.
• After 2 1/2 minutes, the butter-sugar mixture will appear light brown and foamy. Continue stirring in concentric circles for approximately 4 minutes.
• After 4-4 1/2 minutes, the mixture will look curdled due to the butter separating from the sugar again. Continue cooking for another 7-8 minutes, whisking constantly. Within that time, the curdled mixture will come together to form a thick caramel-like paste.
• Carefully pour the warm goat's milk into the pot. As soon as the milk is added to the caramel, it will bubble ferociously and steam. Ensure your body is not above or directly to the sides of the pot when you're adding the milk.Continue to whisk where it's safe to do so.
• Once all of the goat's milk is added, continue heating and whisking the cajeta until smooth. Cooking the cajeta for another 4-5 minutes over medium-low heat, frequently whisking to break up any lumps that may have developed. Cook the cajeta over medium-low until the mixture thickens again and the whisk leaves trails on the surface. The longer you cook it at this point, the thicker the cooled cajeta will be.
• Remove the pot from the stove and allow the cajeta to cool for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the cajeta will be cool enough to enjoy, or still fluid enough to transfer to a glass or ceramic jar.
• Store the cajeta in the refrigerator for up to a month. Use the cajeta as a dipping sauce, dessert topping, to spread over bread, or as a pastry filling.

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.

CAJETA SAUCE RECIPE {GOAT'S MILK CARAMEL SAUCE}

Steps:

• Combine. Combine all the ingredients in a large (8 quart) pot. Heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, over medium heat. Watch closely as it will boil rapidly in the beginning. Cook. Reduce heat until mixture is gently boiling. Not too low or it will take forever, but not too high that it is at an angry boil. Stir occasionally and once it is golden brown and starting to get thick, stir more frequently. Check for doneness. Once mixture is thick and a spoon scraped on the bottom of the pot leaves a distinct trail that takes a second to run back in on itself it is ready. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on how rapidly it is boiling. Mine usually takes about 45 minutes. Enjoy! Let sauce cool at least 30 minutes then drizzle over your favorite treat or transfer to a container with a tight lid and refrigerate for up to 2 months.

CARAMEL-FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan as needed with water, until the sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until the sugar is amber in color, about 8 minutes. Pull pan from the heat and carefully add the cream and butter. Take care; it may spatter. Whisk until smooth.
• Stir the chocolate, vanilla, and salt into the hot caramel until smooth. Serve sauce warm.
• Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat slowly, in a microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring, until warm and saucy. Be careful not to overheat or butter can separate from the caramel sauce.

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.

PEANUT BUTTER GOAT MILK FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch square pan.
• Beat sugar into goat milk in a large, heavy pot; bring to a rapid boil, stirring continually to prevent burning, and cook, stirring constantly, until dark and thick, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the mixture should read at least 245 degrees F (118 degrees C).
• Stir peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture immediately upon reaching temperature. Continue to stir until the peanut butter and butter melt completely, the color is uniform, and the mixture appears smooth and glossy; spread into the prepared pan. Cool fudge to room temperature before cutting.

GOATS MILK CARAMEL FUDGE SAUCE (CAJETA FUDGE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cook goat milk, sugar and baking soda in a large, heavy pot to a thick syrup.
• Whisk in the butter and vanilla.
• Whisk in the chocolate chips.