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Bob Pastorio
 
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Default Dulce De Leche recipe and storage

Julia Altshuler wrote:

> Aurrggh! I don't know if this guy means to be funny or not, but NEVER
> heat any unopened can! In fact, this one should go in the kitchen myths
> thread. I don't know where people got the idea that heating condensed
> milk in the can makes caramel, but it is a bad idea. One of the brands
> has even started printing warnings on the label.


Julia, this is a standard method of making dulce de leche. It's been
around for almost as long as sweetened condensed milk has. People got
the idea that heating it in the can makes caramelized milk by doing it
and getting caramelized milk.

It works and it works well.

Pastorio


>
> Vox Humana wrote:
>
>> The easy way to make Dulce De Leche is to put an unopened can of
>> sweetened
>> condensed milk into a small pan. Add water to bring it to about 3/4
>> the way
>> up the can. Bring to a boil and simmer for about an hour. Let cool
>> completely before opening. You can turn the can over after 30 minutes.
>> Store in a jar or plastic container. It should keep for a couple of
>> weeks
>> in the refrigerator, maybe more
>>
>> A quicker method is to use a pressure cooker. Cook at pressure for 30
>> minutes -- 45 minutes if you want it darker.
>>
>>

>


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