Bacon from Heaven - Tocino del cieloServings: 8 to 10 Ingredients: 1 cup sugar to caramelize the mold3 cups sugar for Syrup1½ cups water18 egg yolks1½ teaspoons vanillaDirections • Caramelize an 8-cup mold with the first cup of sugar and set aside. • Preheat the oven to 375°. • Place water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, to make the SYRUP- ALMIBAR recipe • Carefully separate the egg yolks. Avoid letting egg white into the mixture. In a clean bowl start mixing the egg yolks and add 2 tablespoons of syrup for each yolk. Mix thoroughly, adding the vanilla at the end. • Pour into the prepared mold and cover with aluminum foil. Place the mold in a large pan and pour water to reach half way up the sides of the mold. Bake for i hour and 10 minutes. It should have become thick and have started to separate from the sides. Let cool and then refrigerate until the next day before unmolding. | 