Milk Jam

Ingredients

 * 3L/100fl.oz. milk
 * 800g/28oz caster sugar
 * 2 tbsp vanilla essence
 * 2 teasp bicarbonate of soda (baking powder)

Directions

 * 1) Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to simmering point stirring.
 * 2) Continue to simmer the mixture for 2-½ -3 hours, stirring often so that it doesn’t stick to the pan, until a thick brownish paste is obtained.
 * 3) Serve with biscuits or toast. Can be used as a filling for Alfajores (double layered biscuits) and cakes.