How to Make Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
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How to Make Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
Description
This recipe involves gently boiling canned coconut milk over medium-high heat with careful whisking to prevent burning or boiling over. Once boiling, the heat is reduced to let the milk simmer as a sweetener—commonly honey but other natural sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar—dissolves completely. Simmering continues for 30 to 45 minutes until the volume halves and the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency.
The finished product retains the rich coconut flavor and has a luscious texture suitable for baking, topping, or candy making. It serves as a dairy-free substitute for sweetened condensed milk in many recipes.
After cooling, the sweetened condensed coconut milk stores well in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about a week, allowing for batch preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 1/4 cup honey , or equivalent sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan, and heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Watch this pot closely! Once the coconut milk starts to boil, it can bubble over quickly. Whisk regularly to prevent burning.
- Reduce the heat, bringing the coconut milk to a simmer, then add the sweetener, whisking until it's completely dissolved.
- Allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Remove from the heat, and allow to cool completely before using in recipes. This sweetened condensed coconut milk should last for at least a week when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
- Honey is preferred as a natural sweetener but maples syrup, coconut nectar, sugar, or stevia can be used.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste preference.
- Watch the coconut milk closely while boiling to avoid overflow or burning.
- Store cooled condensed milk in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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