Dulce De Leche
Servings: 1 can
Instructions
Stove Top Method
- Peel the paper off of the can and place in a saucepan filled with enough water to cover the can by 1”.1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Place over medium high heat until the water boils. Reduce to a simmer then just keep an occasional eye on the water as some will evaporate, adding more if needed.
- Simmer for 2 hours for a light caramel color, but we prefer 2 1/2 to darken it (even up to 3 for an extra dark color.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a pie dish and cover tightly with foil, pinching the sides shut.
- Place pie dish into a deep pan filled with water 1” deep.
- Bake for 2 hours, then cool completely and whisk to remove any clumps.
Notes
Dulce De Leche can be stored in a jar with a lid, in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1can | Calories: 1271kcal | Carbohydrates: 215g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 1469mg | Sugar: 215g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1125mg | Iron: 1mg