Description
This recipe demonstrates how to make rich and creamy Dulce de Leche by slow cooking sweetened condensed milk in a slow cooker. The gentle, slow heat caramelizes the milk, transforming it into a luscious caramel spread perfect for desserts or enjoying by the spoonful.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the jars: Wash two small jam jars thoroughly and pour one can of sweetened condensed milk into each jar. Seal the jars tightly by hand to prevent water from entering during cooking.
- Set up slow cooker: Place the sealed jars into the slow cooker and cover them completely with hot water. The hot water helps speed up the cooking process and ensures even heat distribution.
- Cook the Dulce de Leche: Set the slow cooker to high and cook the jars for 4 hours. Alternatively, you may cook on low for 6 to 8 hours if you prefer to make it overnight.
- Cool and finish: When the cooking time is complete, carefully drain the water from the slow cooker. Remove the jars and let them cool at room temperature before opening. The condensed milk will have transformed into a perfectly caramelized Dulce de Leche with smooth texture and rich color.
- Enjoy: Use your homemade Dulce de Leche as a delicious topping or ingredient, or simply enjoy licking the spoon right from the jar!
Notes
- Ensure the jars are sealed tightly to prevent water from seeping in during cooking.
- Hot water helps speed up the caramelization process; cold water will extend cooking time.
- You can adjust the cooking time depending on the desired thickness and caramelization; longer cooking will produce thicker, darker Dulce de Leche.
- Cooling the jars before opening prevents burns from hot caramel.
- This method avoids added chemicals and preserves the pure flavor of the condensed milk caramel.
