Rich & Creamy Dulce de Leche: 4 Methods of Preparation Including a "From Scratch" Version

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.

Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk.

Place the unopened can in the slow cooker and cover it with water until it's at least an inch above the can.

Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 10 hours, checking periodically to ensure the water level remains above the can.

After 10 hours, remove the can using tongs and place it on a towel or cooling rack to cool for about 1-1.5 hours.

For the stovetop method, remove the label from another can of sweetened condensed milk and place it in a large pot.

Cover the can with water entirely and maintain the water level throughout the cooking process.

Cover the pot with a snug lid and set the stove on low to medium heat, ensuring the water continues to boil for 3 hours.

Check the water level every 30 minutes to ensure it does not go below the top of the can.

After 3 hours, remove the can with tongs and place it on a towel or cooling rack to cool before opening.

For the oven method, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Open a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour it into an 8x8 inch square pan.

Cover the pan tightly with foil and place it into a larger 9x13 inch pan.

Pour water into the larger pan until it reaches three-quarters of the way up the smaller pan.

Place the pan in the oven and set a timer for 1.5 hours, checking the water level periodically.

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