EASY AUTHENTIC ARGENTINIAN DULCE DE LECHE RECIPE

Dulce de leche is one of my favorites caramel substitutes. Our easy authentic Argentinian dulce de leche recipe is straight forward and fast to prepare using sweetened condensed milk.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 35

Course Dessert, Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine Argentinian, Chilean, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Latin American, Mexican, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, South American

Servings 20 Tablespoon (20 g each)rams)

Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

Pot
Tongs
Cooling Pad
Mason Jars

Ingredients

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can) remove the label

Instructions

In a large pot, place the sweetened condensed milk can on its side and fill the pot with water until it reaches a level of about 2 1/2 to 3 inches above the can.
Set the stove to high and bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat setting to low and simmer for approximately 2 1/2 hours for a light amber caramel or 3 1/2 hours for a darker brown caramel. Make sure to check the water level of the pot every 20 minutes to ensure that the water level remains above the can. To top up the water, add boiling water into the pot as needed.
Carefully drain the water in the pot and remove the can with protective oven mitts or by using a tong.
Place the can onto a cooling pad or wire rack and cool to room temperature about 1 1/2 hour. Caution, do not open the can while it’s hot, it is under pressure and can cause the hot caramel to splash uncontrollably.
Once dulce de leche is completely cooled, transfer the caramel to an airtight container or mason jar and keep it refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

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