Jamoncillos Mexicanos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large pot, add the milk and sugar.
  2. 2In a large pot, add the milk and sugar.
  3. 3In a large pot, add the milk and sugar.
  4. 4Stir until well dissolved.
  5. 5Stir until well dissolved.
  6. 6Stir until well dissolved.
  7. 7Bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. 8Bring to a boil over high heat.
  9. 9Bring to a boil over high heat.
  10. 10After 10 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
  11. 11After 10 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
  12. 12After 10 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
  13. 13Stir constantly so the sugar does not stick and so that no balls form.
  14. 14Stir constantly so the sugar does not stick and so that no balls form.
  15. 15Stir constantly so the sugar does not stick and so that no balls form.
  16. 16Remove the milk that sticks to the sides with a spatula.
  17. 17Remove the milk that sticks to the sides with a spatula.
  18. 18Remove the milk that sticks to the sides with a spatula.
  19. 19At this point the milk starts to rise, so keep stirring vigorously to bring it back down, being careful not to spill it.
  20. 20At this point the milk starts to rise, so keep stirring vigorously to bring it back down, being careful not to spill it.
  21. 21At this point the milk starts to rise, so keep stirring vigorously to bring it back down, being careful not to spill it.
  22. 22After 1 1/2 hours, add the vanilla.
  23. 23After 1 1/2 hours, add the vanilla.
  24. 24After 1 1/2 hours, add the vanilla.
  25. 25After 2 hours, when the mixture has thickened, lower the heat to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes while stirring.
  26. 26After 2 hours, when the mixture has thickened, lower the heat to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes while stirring.
  27. 27After 2 hours, when the mixture has thickened, lower the heat to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes while stirring.
  28. 28Turn off the heat and continue stirring for 15 to 20 minutes.
  29. 29Turn off the heat and continue stirring for 15 to 20 minutes.
  30. 30Turn off the heat and continue stirring for 15 to 20 minutes.
  31. 31Pour it onto a surface with waxed paper.
  32. 32Pour it onto a surface with waxed paper.
  33. 33Pour it onto a surface with waxed paper.
  34. 34Spread the mixture so that it is even.
  35. 35Spread the mixture so that it is even.
  36. 36Spread the mixture so that it is even.
  37. 37Fold the paper over the edges, cover it and let it sit for 2 hours.
  38. 38Fold the paper over the edges, cover it and let it sit for 2 hours.
  39. 39Fold the paper over the edges, cover it and let it sit for 2 hours.
  40. 40After 2 hours, divide to cut it into pieces.
  41. 41After 2 hours, divide to cut it into pieces.
  42. 42After 2 hours, divide to cut it into pieces.

Ingredients

  • 2 litros leche
  • 2 litros leche
  • 2 litros leche
  • 4 tazas azucar
  • 4 tazas azucar
  • 4 tazas azucar
  • 1 cda vainilla
  • 1 cda vainilla
  • 1 cda vainilla

Equipment

olla grandepalitapapel enceradocuchillo

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.