Traditional Dulce De Leche -- Cajeta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups (1 liter) whole goat's milk (cow's milk will also work and is traditional in some countries, like cuba)
2 cup (500ml) fine granulated white sugar
1 vanilla bean , split in two
1 tsp baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) -- this is needed for a complete browning-- it lowers the ph and prevents milk proteins from coagulating (bunching up). the browning is not caramelization -- it is a maillard reaction which requires the addition of a base. if you do not add the sauce will still thicken and taste wonderful , but the full potential of the sauce will be lost.

Directions:

You can make this on the stovetop OR in the slow cooker
-STOVE TOP METHOD-
Scald milk in a sauce pan
Add all other ingredients
Cook on medium/low until the solution is thick and caramel in colour - about 1 hour.
When finished, put in wide-mouthed jars or other sealed container and store in the fridge until use
-SLOW COOK METHOD-
Add all ingredients to slow cooker
Cook UNCOVERED! on high about 10 hours. Stir and scrape the sides in the last few hours
When finished, put in wide-mouthed jars or other sealed container and store in the fridge until use.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1.38 Kcal (6 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	79.19mg	3%
Potassium	0mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.35g	0%
Sugars	0.13g	1%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Calcium	0.2mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.06 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	11278.91mg	3%
Potassium	0.3mg	0%
Total Carbs	49.4g	0%
Sugars	19.12g	1%
Vitamin C	102.7mg	1%
Calcium	27.8mg	0%

* 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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