Jamoncillos come in different shapes and sizes, but they are always deliciously sweet (very sweet), fudgelike candies. They come in a variety of flavors and are great for those with a sweet tooth.
- 2 (14-ounce) cans of condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated goat’s or cow’s milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of Salt
Directions:
1. Lightly grease a 9 by 9-inch square pan. Line the pan with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving about 1-inch overhang on all sides.
2. Combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla, and salt in s saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continously with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the mixture has thickened and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan, 20 to 30 minutes. When ready, it will slide easily out of the pan when tilted.
3. Pour into the prepared pan and allow to set, about 2 hours. Cut into rectangles or desired shapes.
Double the Flavor
You can mix and match flavors as you like, and you can do it quite simply. Pour half the mixture into the prepared pan, stir another flavor–such as coffee extract or any kind of flavored oil with a few drops of food coloring–into the other half, then pour that on top.
Variation: Chocolate
Add 6 tablespoons unsweetened natural cacao powder (preferably Dutch processed) along with other ingredients
Variation: Lime
Replace vanilla with 1 teaspoon grated lime zest and add 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice and a few drops of green food coloring (if desired) once the mixture has been removed from the heat, making sure that you add them slowly and stir well so it doesn’t separate
Variation: Coffee
Add 2 teaspoons coffee extract along with other ingredients
Variation: Tequila
Add 1 tablespoon white or resposado tequila once the mixture has been removed from the heat, making sure you add it slowly and stir well so it doesn’t separate.
