Arequipe (Dulce de Leche)

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1. 1Step 1: Put all the ingredients in a pot over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to low.
2. 2Step 2: Continue cooking until the milk has reduced and begins to thicken, and the color changes from a creamy beige to a caramel hue. This will take between 2 1/2 and 3 hours for the dulce de leche to be ready.
3. 3Step 3: During the first hour and a half, stir from time to time to prevent the milk from overflowing and sticking. During the last hour, stir constantly and be careful so that it does not burn.
4. 4Step 4: Dulce de leche can be served hot or cold and should be kept refrigerated.