Whey Caramel

• porcijos: 1 serving
• bendras laikas: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredientai

2 quarts sweet or acidic whey

1 1/2 C. organic cane sugar

1 vanilla bean (seeds only)

4 oz butter

1/4 C. lemon juice* (only if using sweet whey)

Nurodymai

Add whey to a heavy stockpot on low/medium heat and simmer down at least 1/2 over the course of an hour. (Low and slow is better than risking it by scorching the pan on too high of a temp).

Once reduced, add the sugar, vanilla bean seeds, butter, and lemon juice (if using sweet whey). Stir occasionally on low/medium until well combined, then slowly raise the heat to medium.

Stir frequently, as over the next 30-45 minutes the whey will slowly start to caramelize and reduce to a syrupy consistency. Be patient because it can scorch if left unattended.

The whey will slowly change colors and become more brown, then start to foam - continue to stir more often as it caramelizes incredibly quickly. Once it thickens to the point that it coats the back of a spoon, remove from the heat and stir as it cools.

The whey caramel will thicken considerably as it cools.