You will love these regressive milk jam recipes.
Concerning the origin of “dulce de leche” (its real name), there is debate. Indeed, many countries, including Argentina and Peru, take credit for it. A legend even attributes its creation to a cook in the Napoleonic army, in the 19th century.e century. This version has, however, been contested by formal records, indicating that she was born in South America, without further details.
Fortunately, there is no need to cross sea and land to get it, milk jam can be found in any supermarket. But did you know that it is also very easy to make at home? There are two methods for preparing it.
Homemade whole milk jam
This is the original method for making milk jam. Be careful, this last one requires vigilance and a lot of elbow grease.
You will need 1 l of whole milk and 500 g of caster sugar. Pour all the ingredients into a saucepan, then bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Then lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring regularly. When the mixture begins to thicken and color, whisk continuously until the milk takes on the color of caramel and the consistency of béchamel. This step can take around thirty minutes.
When the milk jam has the right color and texture, remove from the heat, then transfer into sterilized jars. Allow to cool completely before use.
With these quantities, we obtain 500 ml of homemade milk jam.
Homemade milk jam with condensed milk
If you are in a hurry or don't want to take the hassle, choose the following method instead.
Place a closed 400 ml can of sweetened condensed milk in a pressure cooker. Boil for 40 minutes in a bain-marie. Once this time has elapsed, remove the can from the casserole dish. Leave to cool before opening, then transfer the contents into jam jars.
What to do with milk jam (apart from eating it with a spoon)?
With its caramelized flavor, milk jam is a delight that can be enjoyed with a teaspoon but can also be included in the preparation of many desserts. As a topping for a layer cake, inside a chocolate brownie, or on a tart base, here are 10 recipes to die for with milk jam.
