Recipe for Sweetened Condensed Milk
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 3 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
814 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Recipe for Sweetened Condensed Milk
Description
Recipe for Sweetened Condensed Milk uses simple milk and sugar cooked over low heat with careful temperature control. The process requires dissolving sugar fully, then simmering without stirring to avoid breaking the mixture. Cooking continues until the liquid reduces by half and takes on a creamy, pale golden color. After cooling, the mixture thickens further to a spreadable consistency.
The flavor is sweet and creamy with a pure dairy note enhanced by the slow reduction. This preparation works well when a canned version isn’t available or when you want to control sugar content and freshness.
It’s best refrigerated in a covered container where it keeps up to one month. Use it for baking, dessert toppings, or sweetening beverages. Removing foam without stirring helps maintain smoothness and prevents graininess.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
Instructions
- Heat milk and sugar in a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium or a very low simmer with just tiny bubbles. When the bubbles start, do not stir otherwise the mixture will break.
- Continue on a low simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the milk has cooked to a creamy color, has reduced by half and thickened. It won't be as thick as canned, the rest of the thickening happens when it cools. If there is any foam on the top, skim it off and discard- DO NOT STIR. ALso, do not stir any sugar crystals on the wide of the saucepan.
- Remove saucepan from heat and transfer to a heat safe bowl or jar. Cool fully at room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate until cold. If kept covered, it will last for up to 1 month.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments and ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 814kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 157g | 52% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 158g | 316% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 551mg | 55% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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