Dulce De Leche (Latin American Caramel Spread) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Add all the ingredients to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and caramelized, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Transfer to a clean glass jar and refrigerate. Will keep for 1-2 weeks.