Handcrafted Dulce de Leche made in Asheville, NC
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Dulce de Leche 8oz
Dulce de leche is a caramel-like confection made by slowly simmering grass-fed milk, cream, organic sugar, and baking soda for approximately 10 hours. The final product is a decadent milk jam, with a creamy, silky, smooth texture and a deep caramel flavor.
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OUR STORY
Florencia is the owner and maker behind Folk Saints. She was born and raised in Argentina. With a passion for storytelling and craft, she draws inspiration from her heritage to make and share a beloved cultural staple of South America.
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The Process
A TRADITIONAL CRAFT
Dulce de leche is made by slowly cooking milk, cream, and sugar with a bit of baking soda, over the course of many hours, reaching something called “The Maillard Reaction:” a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars, that makes them caramelize and attain a distinctive nutty, malty, rich and complex flavor.
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THE RITUAL
A WAY OF LIVING
When we think of moments from our childhood growing up in Argentina, we nostalgically remember a certain meal in the afternoon called "La Merienda". People of all ages gather around a table for conversation and connection, a time of much-needed leisure and enjoyment after a long day of work or school. We eat baked goods with dulce de leche and swap stories while waiting for the sunset.
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The LEGEND
LA DIFUNTA CORREA
The name Folk Saints is inspired by the magical realism of Latin America, it honors and celebrates stories of magic, miracles, and folklore.