Mexican Caramel Cajeta

Make this delicious caramel sauce at home with this easy recipe. It is creamy, sweet, and so decadent! Spread on warm bread or use it to make empanadas, atole, or cookies!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 1/4 cups Goat's milk (or cow's milk)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, put the milk, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract.
2. 2Place the pan over high heat and bring it to a boil.
3. 3When the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly for about an hour.
4. 4As it simmers, the milk will reduce and change its color to a deeper hue.
5. 5After one hour, the milk will have completely changed color, taking the classic brown color of the cajeta.
6. 6Let the cajeta rest for about 10 minutes and then transfer it to a container and allow it to cool completely.
7. 7When the cajeta has cooled down it will have a thicker consistency, perfect for spreading on cookies or bread.
8. 8You can now store it or enjoy it right away.