Ease of preparation rating: Medium
Yield: 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients:
4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
1 cup (240 ml) sugar
¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) baking soda
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
Method:
Add milk, sugar, and baking soda to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and caramelizes.
After about an hour, once the milk has begun to caramelize, stir more often to avoid burning.
Continue simmering and stirring until the mixture is a deep golden brown, and easily sticks to the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Serve warm, or store in refrigerator for later use.
Use in Dulce De Leche Apple Coffee Cake (see recipe).