Stove Top Dulce de Leche
Ingredients
Stove Top Dulce de Leche
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 396 grams
Instructions
Stove Top Dulce de Leche
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Remove the label of the can. Keep the can sealed.
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Inspect the can to ensure it doesn't have any dents.
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Place the sealed can in large pot, filled up with water, making sure the can is covered by a few inches at least.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let the water simmer for 2.5 hours to 4 hours.
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Check on it constantly to make sure the water level isn't below the can, and that the can is submerged several inches.
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Set a timer to check on the water every 20 minutes!
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After the desired cooking time, turn the heat off. For a lighter, more runny dulce de leche, cook for 2.5 hours, for a dulce de leche that's easy to pipe, fill cookies, and will be able to hold its shape, cook for 3.5 to 4 hours.
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Let the can cool down all the way in the water before removing and opening, which may take a few hours.
Storage
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Store dulce de leche covered, in the fridge for up to 15 days. Store packaged tightly in the freezer for 1 to 2 months.
Recipe Notes
Quantity: you can cook more than one can at a time depending on how large the pot is. Always make sure there's a lot of room in the pan, and the cans are covered by water the whole time.
Water: ensure the can is covered in water. Set a timer to check on the water every 20 minutes!
Cool down: make absolute sure the can of condensed milk has cooled down completely before removing from the water and opening it.
Cooking time: cook from 2.5 hours to 4 hours. The longer you cook, the thicker and darker the dulce de leche will be. For a light and runny dulce de leche, cook for 2.5 hours, for a dulce de leche that is easy to pipe and holds its shape, cook for 3.5 to 4 hours.