World Flavors Cookbook

Dulce de Leche Casero

Honduran home-made milk caramel — slow-cooked whole milk with piloncillo until thick and deeply caramel-flavored.

Cuisine: Honduras

Ingredients

• 2L whole milk
• 500g piloncillo or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large heavy pot.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
3. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1.5-2 hours.
4. As it thickens, stir more frequently to prevent burning.
5. Ready when it coats a spoon thickly and falls in ribbons.
6. Pour into jars. Keeps refrigerated for weeks.