Traditional Dulce de Leche Recipe (no condensed milk!)

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.

Combine milk, sugar, and baking soda in a pot.

Bring to a simmer and cover with a lid to prevent evaporation and skin formation.

Stir every 20 to 25 minutes for the first hour, removing any skin that forms.

After the first hour, remove the lid to allow the liquid to evaporate and thicken.

Stir every 10 to 15 minutes after removing the lid.

Once the mixture thickens, stir constantly to prevent sticking.

Check the consistency by drawing a line at the bottom of the pot; if it comes together too quickly, continue cooking on low heat.

Add a splash of vanilla extract at the end and stir it in.

Transfer the dulce de leche to a sealed jar (220 ml) and let it sit at room temperature before refrigerating.

After about four hours in the fridge, check the final consistency.

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