Keep the water level at least 2 inches above the can and you'll be fine. Placing the can in the pot on its side means you'll need less water to cover the can and it'll help to prevent the can from bouncing around as it cooks. Place the can on its side in a large pot. Fill pot with room-temperature water, making sure water level is at least 2 inches above can. Remember, it's vital the can remain fully submerged during the entirety of simmering to prevent it from warping and splitting, which can result in injuries.
Set pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours for light, golden caramel, and up to 3 hours for dark, robust caramel; check pot every 30 minutes to ensure water level stays above can, adding boiling water as necessary to keep can under 2 inches of water.
Using a pair of tongs, remove can from water and set on wire rack to cool to room temperature. Do not attempt to open can while still hot; this can cause pressurized hot caramel to spray dangerously.
Unopened cans of dulce de leche can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months. To use dulce de leche, open can when completely cool and scoop out; reheat in a double boiler to soften dulce de leche to spreadable or drizzle-able consistency.
Dulce de leche can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. Dutch oven , tongs , double boiler. Make sure the can remains fully submerged by at least 2 inches of water. If the can is not fully submerged, it can overheat, tear, and even explode. Also, never try to open a hot can of dulce de leche. Wait until the can has cooled to room temperature before opening it; this can take about 4 hours.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. I was never much of a cook before, so I had been learning a lot from your site because I LOVE how detailed every recipe is.
I cooked 4 cans of condensed milk yesterday and the texture is amazingly thick. My kids chose it over Nutella. Love your recipes. Keep up the great work! Thank you for your kind words! We had been making homemade dulce de leche this way for a year now. Before that, I did in instant pot, slow cooker and even oven, but none work as great as your method. The best recipe we had found! Thank you for sharing your tips with us.
I spoke to her last week and she mentioned that they will be selling these on Amazon as well. So easy! I will never buy from store again. This tastes so much better than store-bought. But your easy recipe saves me money too because I buy sweetened condensed milk all the time, so all I have to do is place in a pot and cook.
Love it! How long do the cans last without opening? Do we have to keep them in the refrigerator or can we store them in a dry place? It might go longer than 1 month who knows but 1 month cooked, unopened cans were still like fresh. Jump to Recipe Leave a Review Sweetened condensed milk is cooked until it becomes thick, creamy caramel-like pudding that you can use for many dessert recipes.
Dulce de Leche Cooked Condensed Milk Recipe: Cooking sweetened condensed milk is almost like a tradition among Ukrainian families, except we always called it sguschonka. Remove the labels off the cans. Place cans of sweetened condensed milk into a big pot right-side up. If not using right away, refrigerate once cooled for up to 1 month in unopened cans.
The cook time will depend on how thick and dark you want the dulce de leche to be. How to Store Dulce de Leche? Ways to Enjoy Dulce de Leche: Eating it by spoonful is probably the most common way to enjoy dulce de leche, but not in my family. Cover pot with lid to keep water from evaporating. Reduce heat to low as soon as pot with cans starts boiling. Pay attention to the water level. Make sure cans are submerged in water at all times. Not enough water can lead to cans overheating, tearing or even popping.
For decades using this method, we never had it happen. Refrigerate cooled cans of dulce de leche unopened for better storage lifetime and to prevent sugaring. Never refrigerate opened dulce de leche in cans. Transfer leftovers into airtight container or glass jar. Author: Olga in the Kitchen. Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes. Ingredients 4 cans sweetened condensed milk water - room temperature. Instructions Remove the labels off the cans. Recipe Notes Store: Cool dulce de leche to room temperature. Store opened can leftovers in an airtight container or glass jar in refrigerator. Cook Time: 2-hours for lighter caramel golden creamy dulce de leche with a thinner texture. Pot and Lid: For best results, use an old stainless steel pot with lid for better control of heat and water. Cover pot with lid to keep water form evaporating.
Pot-Cleaning: Pot will get a bit sticky from the glue on cans, but it's very easy to clean. I use Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda and a scrubbing pad to turn the pot into new again.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Maureen! Olga, can I make this in a slow cooker? Should I up the time? Thank you for sharing that with us, Peggy!
Dulce de leche candy sounds absolutely delish! Thank you for the wonderful review, Teesh! Thank you for sharing that with us! Thank you for sharing that with us and the wonderful review! Thank you for sharing that with us, Mike! Hi where did you get your molds for the Oreshki cookies.
Leave a Review. As Featured On. This is how it used to the made around here in Brazil since decades ago, don't be afraid to pressure cook a tin! Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Follow the directions as written but after 45 minutes, simply turn the oven off and let the milk keep baking. I left it in there wrapped up for another hour and the end result was perfect. No stirring, no fussing and a whole lot cooler! My husband said, "you can't give that to the neighbors" and not because he didn't like it!
This came out great. It is now in the fridge. I used the stovetop method using milk and sugar. Will it firm up in the fridge a bit? How long do you think it needs to be cooked to reach a consistency so that it can be used in a sandwich cookie?
I cooked mine on the stove for about 50 min but could easily put it back on the stove to get it thicker. Any thoughts? Can't wait to try this!!! Ps you spelled method wrong on the "Classic Method". Your Welcome;. Made it with half n' half cause that was the only milk thing in the house. When it begins to boil it will separate a bit but it's fine. Turned out great. I didn't have any of the pans mentioned but I did have a glass casserole pan and a glass meatloaf pan.
I put the condensed milk in the meatloaf pan and used the casserole pan to put the water in. This combination worked perfectly. Save Story. To revisit this recipe, visit My Account, then View saved recipes. Sweetened condensed milk method:. It would be great stirred into coffee or cocoa, spread on toast, or warmed and drizzled on ice cream. Try it with peanut butter on a sandwich surely the top trade at the school lunch table.
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