Homemade boiled condensed milk

Description

The color and consistency of homemade boiled condensed milk depend on the cooking time: after 1 hour and 10 minutes, it acquires a caramel color. If you remove the condensed milk from heat 10-15 minutes earlier, it can be served as a topping for cocktails, coffee, desserts, and pancakes. So, here you go,

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine milk, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla. Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, being careful not to let it boil over.

2. 2

   Step 2

   When the milk turns creamy in color (after about 20 minutes), reduce the heat to the minimum.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Boil the condensed milk over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 hour, then remove from the stove.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Stir the condensed milk for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Homemade dulce de leche thickens further after chilling in the refrigerator. Store the finished milk in a sealed jar.