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cajeta- caramel sauce
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Mexican Cajeta- Caramel Sauce

An authentic, easy & deicious Mexican cajeta-caramel sauce.
Dairy-free & vegan
Put over everything
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hispanic, Latin, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican, authentic, easy
Servings: 1 8 oz
Calories: 1283kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick medium pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring jug and cups
  • 1 8oz clean jar with lid
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Coconut milk I prefer to use coconut milk with fat ( if prefer creamy )
  • 1/3 Cup Cane sugar Organic
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla bean Or use extract
  • 1 Cinamon stick Optional
  • 1/4 Tsp Kosher salt Or pink salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp Condense milk Plant-based or use coconut cream
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour the plant-milk, sugar, salt, vanilla beans, and cinnamon (I like the flavor) into a medium pot and bring to a light boil. Stirring to make sure all of the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl mix the condensed milk and baking soda until the baking soda has dissolved. In the pot, pour baking soda mixture into the plant-milk mixture, stirring fast, be careful because the liquid will quickly froth and overflow. Stir until the are nomore bubbles, then turn the heat to medium and place the pot back to the heat.
  • Continue to cook the milk mixture, stirring frequently because the mixture may bubble and spill over the pot. After another 20-30 minutes the mixture should begin to darken and thickening into a sauce consistency. Continue stirring frequently until the mixture turns a caramel color and coats the wood spoon, this may take another 20-30 minutes depending on liquid left in the pot. It should the same consistency as maple syrup. Do Not burned, it wil turn into brown sugar consistency.
  • Pour it into the jar, allow to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • The cajeta will keep fresh in the refrigerator for a coupe of weeks.
  • The cajeta taste best if warmed up a little before its served. USe as desired on your favorite desserts
"The calories for this recipe are for 1 8-oz container (227g)"

Nutrition

Calories: 1283kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 100g | Saturated Fat: 88g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 1147mg | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 15mg