HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE | How To Make Homemade Arequipe | SyS

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Add whole milk to a large pot.

Add white sugar to the pot and stir well.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Once simmering and the sugar has dissolved, add vanilla extract and baking soda.

Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off the foam that forms on top and stirring occasionally.

At the end of cooking, the mixture should be thick and brown.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh to remove any clumps.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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