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05/26/11, 03:51 PM
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For you Cajeta makers.....
If you continue to heat the cajeta, could you make carmel candy?
If you want to gift it, or keep it on the shelf, do you process it in the canner? If so, how?
Reading recipes today has me convinced it's time to wean those boys and keep some milk for us!
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05/26/11, 04:20 PM
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I'm pretty sure you could keep heating it and make candies. In fact, one batch that I made was very near to that stage.
I can't answer the question about canning, but I hope to be able to answer it soon. I'm planning to make and can some tomorrow. It would be nice to hear from someone who has canned it already, though. I'm wondering if the consistency will stay right after canning.
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05/26/11, 04:42 PM
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I have no idea, but I made Cajata for the first time a couple of weeks ago and oh my goodness it was delicious!
I'll be looking for suggestions offered!
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05/26/11, 07:56 PM
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I just started a batch with 6 quarts of milk. That's all I could fit into my pot!
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05/27/11, 09:51 AM
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The recipe I used a couple weeks ago had a cinnamon stick and a split vanilla bean added to it....heavenly!!!!
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05/27/11, 12:26 PM
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Um, I think we need to see that recipe.....
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05/27/11, 01:11 PM
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I haven't canned it - just put it in jars and told folks to put it in the fridge and use it up in a few weeks. I have a recipe book that says it's good for 2 months I think. I'll check when I'm at home!
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05/27/11, 02:02 PM
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I pour it into sealable containers and freeze it. It defrosts without a change.
Canning does not work - it is not acidic enough - but you can can and keep in the refrigerator.
I add dark chocolate powder to mine and it tastes like brownie batter - yum yum
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05/27/11, 02:45 PM
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This is the recipe I used with the vanilla and cinnamon
http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/20...at-cajeta.html
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05/27/11, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallabred
I pour it into sealable containers and freeze it. It defrosts without a change.
Canning does not work - it is not acidic enough - but you can can and keep in the refrigerator.
I add dark chocolate powder to mine and it tastes like brownie batter - yum yum
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Why won't canning work? Jackie Clay does it, and I'm sure I've read on here that others do as well.
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05/29/11, 05:10 AM
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Mammabooh, how'd it work out? Any pointers before I jump in?
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05/29/11, 07:05 AM
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It worked just fine.
I understand what Tallabred said about the lack of acid, but I would think that the sugar content would act as a preservative. Anybody know? I have it in the fridge just in case not!
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05/29/11, 08:13 AM
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I haven't tried canning it but canning milk in general is "unapproved", that being said though in Jackie Clay's canning book she suggests both pressure canning and water bath for milk itself. I'd be more concerned that the thickness of it would be a bigger problem than the acid content. You can pressure can non-acidic foods but things like pie filling and gravy require special care (and ingredients) because the thickness of them doesn't allow for even heating
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05/29/11, 08:28 AM
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It keeps a LONG time in the fridge. 
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05/29/11, 09:03 AM
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You can can it but it still has to go in the fridge - and yes it will last a LONG time that way. At home you just do not have the proper system to can sweets. I did try it but a fine layer of very light mold was on top when I opened the jar. - So now I believe them
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05/29/11, 09:24 AM
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Mine never lasts long enough to even think about canning it
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