Dulce De Leche - Fudge-Like Vanilla Caramel - It's Sinfully Wond

Good thing Eve didn't have this to dip her apple into or we'd be in a lot of trouble. This is Sinfully, yummy, rich, dreamy & creamy. Great for GODDESS parties! Use to dip rims of martini glasses, top your favorite ice cream. Or if with your favorite someone use as body paint. Caramel is a passion in Argentina, where dulce de leche is originated. This is made in an entirely different manner, then we are used to. Sweet milk (sweetened, condensed milk) is simmered until it becomes thick and golden brown. The resulting caramel has a sweet, milky flavor and a thick, fudge-like texture. This is what dulce de leche ice cream is all about. Try caramel cheesecake. Or use like a fondue by dipping cookies or fruit into it. It's time consuming but very easy. Can be made plain or flavored with vanilla bean (you can see the specks of beans in the pictures) or citrus zest. Try instant coffee/espresso, chocolate, coconut endless possibilities.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 10-15

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk or 2 (14 ounce) cans  fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 vanilla bean (Seeds scraped out from pod)
•  citrus zest

Directions

1. Heat to water in simmer in a double boiler.
2. Place sweetened, condensed milk and flavoring in the top of a double boiler and cook for about two hours yes 2 hours , stirring every five minutes. It would be good to set a cooking timer to remind you when to return to the kitchen and stir.