How to Make Dulce de Leche
If you love that ooey gooey caramel of dulce de leche, you have to make it from scratch. It's so easy!
Ingredients
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 Ounces
Tools Needed:
- Can Opener
- Small Boiling Pot with Water
Instructions
- Using a can opener or another sharp object, punch 2 holes in sweetened condensed milk can. Make sure the holes are on opposite sides from each other.
- Place the sweetened condensed milk in the small pot and fill the pot with water until it’s just below the top of the can.
- Simmer by first heating on medium heat and then immediately lowering the heat to low. Continue to heat for 3 to 3.5 hours or until you can see a darkened caramel color through the holes in the lid.
- Pour the dulce de leche into a small bowl or jar and stir with a heavy spoon until it's even in color and thickness.
- Store in an air-tight container like a mason jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Notes
Tips:
If your holes in the top of the can are too big, it will take longer for the caramel to cook. However, if the holes are too small, you’ll cause a lot of pressure in the can, which will make it rattle and pour out the milk.