Manjar (Dulce de Leche)
Manjar, or dulce de leche, transforms simple milk and sugar into a luscious caramel spread that has captured hearts in Latin American cuisine for generations. The key to its depth lies in the precise balance of heat and time,no can opener needed here as you’ll discover a miraculous transformation without opening the can.
Instructions
Bring milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking, and continuously stirring until milk has thickened and turned a caramel color, about 1 hour or more.
Stir in baking soda.
Continue cooking until caramelized milk has reached a pudding consistency.
Pour manjar into a bowl and cool completely in the refrigerator..
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