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Jamoncillos Mexicanos
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Directions
1
In a large pot, add the milk and sugar.
2
Stir until well dissolved.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat.
4
After 10 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
5
Stir constantly so the sugar does not stick and so that no balls form.
6
Remove the milk that sticks to the sides with a spatula.
7
At this point the milk starts to rise, so keep stirring vigorously to bring it back down, being careful not to spill it.
8
After 1 1/2 hours, add the vanilla.
9
After 2 hours, when the mixture has thickened, lower the heat to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes while stirring.
10
Turn off the heat and continue stirring for 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Pour it onto a surface with waxed paper.
12
Spread the mixture so that it is even.
13
Fold the paper over the edges, cover it and let it sit for 2 hours.
14
After 2 hours, divide to cut it into pieces.
Ingredients
2 litros leche
4 tazas azucar
1 cda vainilla
Equipment
olla grande
palita
papel encerado
cuchillo
Tips
It is important to have waxed paper so that it does not stick when it dries.
A ruler can be used to make the pieces more even.
The candy can be wrapped in cellophane and put in pretty baskets during the holidays.
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