Cajeta Crock Pot Method
Indulge in the rich, creamy sweetness of homemade cajeta with this effortless Crock Pot method, perfect for creating a luscious caramel sauce right in your kitchen. Using goat milk as the base, this traditional Mexican treat gets a flavorful twist with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, simmering low and slow for hours to achieve its signature velvety texture and deep amber hue. With just 10 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker takes care of the magic, thickening the mixture into a decadent topping ideal for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit. This long-lasting, refrigerator-friendly sauce is a must-try if you love caramel flavors with a gourmet, artisanal touch. Keywords: homemade cajeta, crock pot cajeta recipe, caramel sauce with goat milk, Mexican dessert topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Goat milk
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
Pour the goat milk into the crock pot, followed by the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Stir well to combine the ingredients evenly.
Add the dissolved baking soda mixture to the crock pot and stir it into the milk mixture.
Set the crock pot to LOW and leave the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. This helps the cajeta thicken as it cooks.
Cook for 6 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture will gradually darken to a rich caramel color and thicken to a syrupy consistency.
Once the cajeta has reached your desired thickness, turn off the crock pot and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the cajeta to clean, airtight jars or containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, enjoy cajeta drizzled over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 796 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.8 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 443.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 1302 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1974 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
