Dairy-Free Coconut Condensed Milk

After searching and searching through various recipes for a dairy-free alternative for condensed milk, that would be suitable to use in slices, and after testing various recipes, I have finally found one that is sufficient! Inspired by andloveittoo.com and www.beyondthepeel.net.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups home-made coconut milk or 1 can of coconut milk (I used home-made, this way there are definitely no preservatives or additives in it)
1/2 cup honey, agave, maple syrup or other sweetener of choice (I used honey)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)

Method:
Place ingredients into a saucepan (I used my non-stick) and place on a medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. When it begins to simmer, reduce to lowest heat possible. Let it simmer for 1-2 hours (it took mine at least 2 hours, don't worry if it's not your desired consistency after two hours, just be patient and let it continue to simmer) and continue to stir occasionally. Once mixture becomes a more brown and golden colour, test some by placing a small spoonful onto a plate and placing in the fridge or freezer. Once it has cooled, if it is desired consistency, let the rest of the mixture cool-not in the fridge or freezer-and then refrigerate. If it's not desired consistency, try this process again after about 10 or 15 minutes. Don't worry if there are bits in the mixture that haven't fully mixed in, this is normal.

*If you'd like to watch a brief video about the method, visit:
http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/11/sweetened-condensed-coconut-milk.html