MEXICAN CANDY (LECHE QUEMADA)

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When I was a little girl my mom and aunt would take my cousin and me to Monterey House to eat. At the bottom of their chip basket they had a piece of candy, a chunk of yummy creamy goodness, that would generally cause a fight between Chris and I. But this candy was so worth the battle. It got to be such a battle that our...

Provided by Andra Kubala

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 can(s) evaporated milk
5 1/2 c sugar
5 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • 1. Mix milk, sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla in a large heavy pan and bring to boil. Add brown sugar and stir until it dissolves. Continue cooking and stirring mixture over medium heat until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir until thick enough (as for fudge). Drop by teaspoonful on a buttered pan or waxed paper or pour into buttered pan and cut into squares.

Malik kashif
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This recipe is amazing! The candy is so creamy and flavorful.


Saeed Martinez
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This candy is delicious! I can't stop eating it.


Lucianda Mandla
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.


Anna Sullano
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover milk.


Abu Hasam
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the candy always turns out perfectly.


Shafique ch
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This candy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Shahzaib Aman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Jostin Cardoza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the candy turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Omote Joy
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This candy is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and smoky.


Andrew Wilson
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Hi Ge
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The candy was delicious and everyone loved it.