Dulce De Leche From Condensed Milk
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Place a large pot with a metal rack.
Put the can of sweetened condensed milk on the metal rack inside the pot.
Add water to the pot until the can is completely covered, plus an additional 2–3 inches.
Simmer
Simmer the pot for 3–4 hours.
Keep the can fully covered in water at all times; if uncovered, it could explode.
Cool and serve
Let the can cool for 3–4 hours.
Open the can and enjoy.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
Explore the science
What each ingredient does
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Milk sugars and proteins brown slowly during long cooking, turning thick and caramel-flavored.
The step that matters
Keeping the can fully covered in water. Any exposed part of the can overheats, and pressure builds inside the sealed can while it simmers. If the can is uncovered, it can burst.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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