How to Make Dulce de Leche - Gemma's Bold Baking Basics Ep 18

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.

Line a heavy-bottom saucepan with a kitchen cloth to stop the can from bumping around while it boils.

Peel away the label from a can of condensed milk and place it into the pot.

Cover the can with cold water.

Turn up the heat and let the can boil for roughly 2.5 to 3 hours.

For the second method, in a heavy-bottom saucepan over low heat, add milk and sugar.

Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a simmer.

Simmer over low and controlled heat for around an hour and a half, stirring every few minutes with a spatula to prevent burning.

Skim away any foam that forms on top of the dulce de leche with a spoon.

Continue to stir more frequently as the mixture darkens.

After about an hour and a half, check the thickness and color of the dulce de leche, which should be thick and caramel-colored.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Pour the dulce de leche into an airtight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 6 months.

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