Caramelized Milk (Cajeta or Dulce de Leche) Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
1. Empty can into a large microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes, stirring with a wire whisk at 2 minutes and at end.
3. Return to the microwave for about 18 minutes on medium-low power or until milk turns thick and caramel color, stirring every few minutes. (Time will vary according to microwave.)
5. Carefully remove and allow to cool.
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Wikipedia on Dulce de leche The most basic recipe calls for slowly simmering milk and sugar, stirring almost constantly, although other ingredients may be included to achieve special properties. Much of the water in the milk evaporates and the mix thickens; the resulting dulce de leche is usually about a sixth of the volume of the milk used. Although the transformation that occurs in preparation is often called caramelization, it is actually a form of the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction that is responsible for many of the flavors of cooked food.
A home-made form of dulce de leche is sometimes made by heating sweetened condensed milk for several hours, particularly by those fond of the confection living in countries where it cannot be bought ready-made.
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Cocina Recipe: Mexican Dulce de Leche (Cajeta Mexicana) - http://www.miamiherald.com/liv...es/story/726484.html ***********************
Dulce de Leche or Confiture de LaitPreheat the oven to 425° F (220° C).
Pour one can (400 gr/14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) into a glass pie plate or shallow baking dish. Stir in a few flecks of sea salt.
Set the pie plate within a larger pan, such as a roasting pan, and add hot water until it reaches halfway up the side of the pie plate.
Cover the pie plate snugly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1¼ hours. (Check a few times during baking and add more water to the roasting pan as necessary).
Once the Dulce de Leche is nicely browned and caramelized, remove from the oven and let cool. Once cool, whisk until smooth.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Warm gently in a warm water bath or microwave oven before using.
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Dulce De Leche Sauce Recipe Ingredients
* 1 cup whipping cream
* 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
* 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
1. Combine whipping cream and brown sugar in heavy, medium-sized suace pan. Boil until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat just until warm and pourable.)
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Recipe for cooking jamoncillo (dulce de leche) Recipes from Mexico :: Mexican Desserts
This is traditional Mexican candy. It is is best described as milk fudge.
1 c. whole pecans
1/4 c. whole milk
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
Line a pie pan with wax paper.
In a blender, mix whole milk for 2 mins. Over med. heat, boil the sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling, remove from the heat and add the milk from the blender. Mix well. Continue mixing and then pour into prepared pie pan. Garnish with whole pecans. Let cool before cutting into square or rectangles or desired shape.
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I also saw several references to boiling an unopened can of condensed milk in water for from 5 to 8 hours, making sure that the water was on a slow boil and the can was always covered by checking frequently and adding water when necessary. When finished, cut open both ends of the can and push the contents out. You can then slice the cylinder to the desired thickness and let harden.
