How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Learn how to make this sweet, thick, and syrupy milk from scratch. You only need two ingredients, and it's so easy to make. It's a key ingredient for many different desserts, including cakes, pies, ice cream, and fudge.
Servings: 18 oz
Calories: 76kcal
Instructions
- In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar and milk and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Be sure that your saucepan isn't too small. It should be a maximum of ⅔ full.
- Bring to a low simmer and cook for about 1 - 1 ½ hours and stir occasionally. For the first hour, it's fine to stir every 10-15 minutes. At the point where it already thickens a little, keep a closer eye on the milk and stir more frequently. Skimm off any foam skin that is building throughout cooking.
- You know when it's done when it has slightly thickened, is reduced by half, has a bright, creamy color, and coats the back of a spoon. It will be more liquid than store-bought condensed milk at this point, and this is absolutely fine. It will thicken a lot once it's cooled. Transfer to a heat-proof jar and let cool to room temperature. Store it sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or freeze it for up to 6 months.
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Notes
Evaporated milk
If you want to use evaporated milk instead of regular milk, the cooking time reduces a lot. Use 1 can (14oz / 397g) of evaporated milk and ¾ cup of sugar (150g) and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved and reach the desired consistency as directed in the recipe. Don't cook it for too long that the evaporated milk doesn't reduce in volume by much.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 72mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg