Indulge in the rich, caramelized goodness of homemade dulce de leche with this simple stovetop method. Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over desserts, or spooning straight from the jar.
Ingredients:
- 3 cans sweetened condensed milk (or as many as you would like to make and that fit in your pot)
- Water
Directions:
- Remove the label from your cans and remove as much of the glue as possible.
- Place the cans in a large pot and add enough water to the pot to cover the cans by 2 inches.
- Bring the water to a low boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce the heat to its lowest setting and let simmer for 3 1/2 hours. It’s important to make sure the cans are fully submerged at all times, adding additional water if needed during the cooking process. I like to cover my pot to cut back on the evaporation.
- Remove the pot from the heat and leave the cans in the water. Let the water in the pot and the cans come to room temperature. Be careful: Opening the cans while still hot can cause sputtering and burns.
- Store the cans in the refrigerator. Unopened cans will last up to three months. Once opened, the dulce de leche will last about one week in the fridge.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Calories: 130 kcal per tablespoon
- Servings: Varies depending on the number of cans used
Enjoy the sweet, creamy goodness of homemade dulce de leche with this easy recipe! Spread it on toast, drizzle it over ice cream, or enjoy it straight from the jar.
Dulce de Leche Delight
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Description
Dulce de Leche, a rich and creamy caramel sauce made from sweetened condensed milk, is a beloved treat in many Latin American countries. The slow simmering process transforms the milk into a golden, velvety spread that is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, spreading on toast, or simply enjoying by the spoonful.
Ingredients
3 cans sweetened condensed milk (or as many as you would like to make and that fit in your pot)
Water
Instructions
Remove the label from your cans and remove as much of the glue as possible.
Place the cans in a large pot and add enough water to the pot to cover the cans by 2 inches.
Bring the water to a low boil over medium-high heat. Then, reduce the heat to its lowest setting and let simmer for 3 1/2 hours. It’s important to make sure the cans are fully submerged at all times, adding additional water if needed during the cooking process. I like to cover my pot to cut back on the evaporation.
Remove the pot from the heat and leave the cans in the water. Let the water in the pot and the cans come to room temperature. Be careful: Opening the cans while still hot can cause sputtering and burns.
Store the cans in the refrigerator. Unopened cans will last up to three months. Once opened, the dulce de leche will last about one week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 130