Milk Jam

Ingredients

 * 3 l / 100 fl. oz milk
 * 800 g / 28 oz caster sugar
 * 2 tbsp vanilla extract
 * 2 tsp 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 2½ - 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.
 * 4) Can be used as a filling for alfajores (double layered biscuits) and cakes.