Name: Homemade Dulce De Leche
Ingredients: 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 small glass canning jars with lids and rings (I used 1/2 pint jars); Water; 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste, optional (I didn’t even use this)

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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 small glass canning jars with lids and rings (I used 1/2 pint jars)
Water
1–2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste, optional (I didn’t even use this)

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Instructions

Open the can of sweetened condensed milk and divide evenly between the 2 canning jars.
Wipe off any accidental spills of the tops and sides of the canning jars.
Place a lid and ring on each of the canning jars and screw tightly to seal. Place the canning jars in a slow cooker and cover with water so is is 1 inch above the jars. Depending on your slow cooker and shape of your jars, you can lay the jars on their side or standing up straight. I was able to do mine standing up. Either way should work.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to low for 8-9 hours, until the dulce de leche is deep golden brown. I did the full 9 hours.
Carefully remove the jars from the hot water and let them cool. I found tongs work well to do this or use your canning supplies.
Then, if desired, open the jars and stir in 1/2 – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into each jar.I skipped this step.
Replace the lids and rings and store in the refrigerator.
Can be stored up to 1 month.