For the cajeta topping, place the uncovered jar
of cajeta in a water bath over medium heat.
Pumpkin pancakes alone sound great, but with the addition
of cajeta?
I think once you taste it, you will be glad to have the 3 cups
of cajeta on hand.
I grew up climbing on chairs inside my mother's and grandmother's pantries trying to sneak spoonfuls
of cajeta.
I have been a fan
of cajeta since trying the Paleton (cajeta lollipops from Mexico), and recently we came across super discounted cans of Meyenberg goat milk powder ($ 5.75 per 12 oz can or half of regular price at WholeFoods).
Growing up in South Texas, we ate a lot
of cajeta and candies with cajeta in them but when I've tried to explain to non-Texans that dulce de leche really is better with goat's milk, they stare at me with this blank, disbelieving look in their eyes.
Not exact matches
We headed south towards Alamos — only because I had read the name in collection accounts
of wild chiltepíns and because a contact in Hermosillo mentioned that they remembered a small shop run by the Hurtado family that sold chiltepín and
cajeta, local sweets made
of milk or fruit and tons
of sugar.
The first time I had
cajeta I disliked it because it tasted so obviously goaty to me, so I would be cautious if not a big fan
of goat's milk.
He made
cajeta, which doesn't appeal to me as I can smell the barnyard quality
of goats milk in an instant so I just used cows milk.
The total yield was about 5 quarts, or 1.5 cups
cajeta per quart
of milk.
I don't know, i must be a super taster or something, because one
of my coworkers brought in some brownies with
cajeta and i could totally taste the goat.
There are variants; according to Wikipedia the dulce de leche
of El Salvador has a soft, crumbly texture, and is almost crystallized; in Colombia and Venezuela, it's called «Arequipe» and may contain cornstarch for a custard - like texture; in the Dominican Republic, the texture is more fudge - like (less milk is used); in Puerto Rico, a coconut milk version is apparently popular, but I have found much else about this yet; and in Mexico,
cajeta is most popular, which is dulce de leche made with goat's milk.
Deb, I love dulce de leche (in fact, I just posted about a dulce de leche pie: http://www.confessionsofachocoholic.com/chocolate/chocolate-rum-and-dulce-de-leche-pie) and
cajeta, but never think
of making it myself.
I've made
cajeta number
of times and have had the curdling problem with some types
of sugar.
With dulce de leche, or perhaps the
cajeta in between they'll be somewhat reminiscent
of alfajores which I've since wiped those from the menu because they are so labor intensive.
And some
of my commentary sounds just like yours (with swears) although I notice now that I misspelled
cajeta TWICE.
They come in an amazing variety
of flavors such as tuna (the fruit
of the prickly pear cactus), tamarind,
cajeta or caramel, cucumber with chile, rice, and even elote or corn.
Sixth place in the countdown
of the year's best recipes is Pumpkin Pancakes with
Cajeta de Leche (or dulce de leche).
But if you are short on time (
cajeta is no quick caramel sauce, it's a labor
of love), you can just pick up a jar at the Mexican food aisle
of the grocery store or at the Mexican grocery.
I'd made a batch
of Rick Bayless»
cajeta last week too, without any real plans for it.
You guys know I love
cajeta, and I also kind
of have an obsession with popcorn.
Other baking items to look for at the Latin market: soft sticks
of Mexican cinnamon called canela, Abuelita Mexican chocolate, and
cajeta (Mexican goat's milk caramel).
It's labeled for atole (which I think
of as a cornmeal for a cereal or drink), and it comes in many flavors like chocolate, strawberry, and
cajeta.
We raise a herd
of Mini-Nubian dairy goats who produce the high - butterfat rich milk for our artisanal cheese, soaps, lotion, and decadent
Cajeta.