Milk and sugar cook down slowly into a glossy South American caramel spread with a deep dairy sweetness.
10 min prep 125 min cook 20 min rest
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Mix the whole milk, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a wide-bottomed pot.
Bring the mixture to the boil over medium heat and immediately lower the heat if it shows signs of boiling over.
Cook the milk mixture over low heat for 70 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns light caramel.
Once the consistency thickens, stir more often and keep scraping the bottom with a spatula.
Add the vanilla extract and cook the dulce de leche for 15 more minutes, until it coats the back of a spoon.
Transfer the caramel to a clean jar, cool for 20 minutes at room temperature, and close the lid.
💡 Tip: Choose a wide pot and do not leave it during the last 25 minutes; milk jam can thicken suddenly and stick to the bottom.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cool dulce de leche in a jar and drizzle thin ribbons over crepes, cookies, or plain yogurt with Turkish coffee if desired.
~300
kcal calories
7
g protein
46
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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