Sweetened Condensed Milk is a rich, creamy, and sweet milk product made by removing most of the water from regular milk and adding sugar. It’s commonly used in desserts, candies, and beverages. Here’s how you can make Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk:
🥄 Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients:
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2 cups whole milk
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2/3 cup sugar
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Combine milk and sugar:
In a medium saucepan, mix the milk and sugar together. -
Heat the mixture:
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved. -
Simmer and reduce:
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The milk should reduce by about half and thicken. -
Add butter and vanilla:
Once it has thickened and reduced, stir in the butter and vanilla extract (if using). Continue stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. -
Cool:
Remove from heat and let it cool. The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools. -
Store:
Store your homemade sweetened condensed milk in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
🍰 Uses for Sweetened Condensed Milk:
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Use in desserts like fudge, pies, and cakes
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Coffee or tea sweetener
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Drizzle over fruit or pancakes
This homemade version is a great alternative if you don’t have the canned version on hand. Would you like to try a dairy-free version using coconut milk?