Dulce de Leche

DESSERT

What can a can of this do for you?




When we went as a family to Argentina to pick our son up from his mission, we found first hand what Dulce de Leche was.

The homes we entered always wanted to present us with treats. Usually cake, made with Dulce Leche...What we would call Carmel.

Here is a fun way to make your own Dulce de Leche (Carmel). You can put it on a cake, on ice cream in frosting, over waffles or anything your heart desires.


Recipe:

1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk

Take the paper label off (DO NOT open the can). Put the unopened can in a pan of water. Pour enough water in to completely cover the can of milk. Bring the pot of water to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer gently: Simmering for 90 min to 2 hours will make a runny consistency, like a syrup for pancakes. Simmering for 3 1/2 to 4 hours will make it thick and spreadable like a smooth caramel. Make sure to add more water to the pan as it simmers and evaporates. The can must be covered the whole time. You can boil as many cans at a time as will fit in the pot.

Oh and YES, I call this food storage. Because I have it in my 3 month supply of food. Why not enjoy what you store?!