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Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for about 90 to 120 minutes. Stir occasionally at first to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"As the mixture thickens and turns a deep caramel color, stir more frequently (almost constantly) to prevent burning.","group":"Cooking","title":"As the mixture thickens and turns a deep caramel color","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once the sauce has reached a thick, jam-like consistency, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool completely before transferring to a jar.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using a heavy-bottomed pot is crucial to prevent the milk from scorching. The baking soda helps with the Maillard reaction, giving it that classic deep brown color and preventing the milk from curdling.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Argentinian","Uruguayan"]},"course":["sauce","dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["heavy-bottomed pot","wooden spoon","glass jar"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":400,"unit":"ml","note":"Yields approximately 1.5 to 2 cups of finished sauce."},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Warm gently in a microwave or over a water bath if it becomes too firm."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fdulce_de_leche_3b5a6b0457%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=468775d3-e442-469a-9578-4eb4d1fec681","imageAlt":"Dulce de Leche — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["caramel","milk jam","sweet","traditional","spread"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Dulce de Leche","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:00:17.602Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:00:17.602Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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