Ingredients
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- 3½ cups (828 ml) whole milk
- 1½ cups (337 g) white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- In a large pot, mix the milk with the sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the vanilla extract and the baking soda. Lower heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 1½-2 hours or until you reach a rich brown, caramel color and it has reduced to about one cup (236 ml). Stir occasionally and remove the extra foam that forms on top.
- Strain any clumps with the help of a strainer. You can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one month.