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Ingredients
| 2% milk: 2 qts |
| granulated sugar: 3 cups |
| baking soda: 1/4 tsp |
| cinnamon stick: 1 |
Cajeta (Caramel Candy)
Credit: Food.com
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
90 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- In a saucepan, combine 1 quart of the milk with the sugar and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns golden.
- In the remaining quart of milk, stir in the soda and place in another saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon stick and bring to boil.
- Discard the cinnamon and add the hot milk very gradually to the caramel mixture, stirring constantly.
- When all the milk is incorporated, place over a low heat and cook very slowly until the mixture is thick like melted caramel.
- Cool slightly; then pour into a glass container and chill.
- Please note that the cooking times and yield are approximate.