Dulce De Leche
Make thick, creamy homemade dulce de leche with just one ingredient! Use the stovetop or oven method for a rich caramel that's perfect for pies, cookies, cakes and more.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)
Instructions
- 1
--- Stove Top Method ---
- 2
Peel the paper off of the can and place in a saucepan filled with enough water to cover the can by 1”.
- 3
Place over medium high heat until the water boils. Reduce to a simmer then just keep an occasional eye on the water as some will evaporate, adding more if needed.
- 4
Simmer for 2 hours for a light caramel color, but we prefer 2 ½ to darken it (even up to 3 for an extra dark color.
- 5
--- Oven Method ---
- 6
Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- 7
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a pie dish and cover tightly with foil, pinching the sides shut.
- 8
Place pie dish into a deep pan filled with water 1” deep.
- 9
Bake for 2 hours, then cool completely and whisk to remove any clumps.
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