Cajeta (Caramel Candy) Recipe

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Cajeta (Caramel Candy)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 small cinnamon stick

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 quart of the milk with the sugar and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns golden.
  2. In the remaining quart of milk, stir in the soda and place in another saucepan.
  3. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to boil.
  4. Discard the cinnamon and add the hot milk very gradually to the caramel mixture, stirring constantly.
  5. When all the milk is incorporated, place over a low heat and cook very slowly until the mixture is thick like melted caramel.
  6. Cool slightly; then pour into a glass container and chill.
  7. Please note that the cooking times and yield are approximate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.7 Kcal (2163 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 9.8mg 3%
Sodium 286.26mg 12%
Potassium 766.2mg 16%
Total Carbs 114.5g 38%
Sugars 112.7g 451%
Protein 14.7g 29%
Calcium 598.7mg 60%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.04 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 1.69mg 3%
Sodium 49.33mg 12%
Potassium 132.04mg 16%
Total Carbs 19.73g 38%
Sugars 19.42g 451%
Protein 2.53g 29%
Calcium 103.2mg 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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