HOW TO MAKE DULCE de LECHE (ORIGINAL GRANDMA STYLE)

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.

Cut the squash in half and remove all the seeds from inside.

Peel the green skin off the squash.

Place the squash in a pot with 1.5 gallons of milk and 2 pounds of sugar.

Cook on the fire for about 35 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.

After about an hour and 20 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract.

Add 1 stick of natural cinnamon to the pot.

Cook for a total of 4 hours, stirring every 3 to 6 minutes.

After 4 hours, remove from heat when the mixture reaches a soft candy consistency.

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