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How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk is super easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Learn how to make this at home to save money.
We rarely see deals for sweetened condensed milk. You typically only see it really cheap in the winter around the holidays, but we use it to make delicious desserts year round.
In order to save money, I decided to make Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk. It is so easy to make and it is much cheaper than the store bought version.
It is really tasty too! The entire process is so simple that you will not believe how easy it is. From homemade coffee creamer to 3 minute microwave fudge, this homemade sweetened condensed milk will get lots of use in recipes. The possibilities are endless!
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Why This Recipe Works
No need to purchase store bought at the grocery store when you can make this delicious recipe at home. All of your favorite recipes will taste amazing with this and it is ready in under 30 minutes. You can use it to make ice cream, pies and so much more that call for dulce de leche or sweetened condensed milk.
It is so creamy and delicious. Plus, the recipe is so very simple to make. It is a win win all around and you can’t go wrong! With only 4 ingredients, this is an easy recipe to make from scratch.
The savings will add up making this at home and also will save you a trip to the store. Get started today and see just how easy this is!
Ingredients
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How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Step 1 – Stir the milk and sugar together. I like to use a large sauce pan for this. Heat this mixture and bring it to a simmer.
Step 2 – Once the water content has reduced, remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Step 3 – Let this cool completely. You will need to store this in the fridge and it lasts up to a week.
Expert Tips
- Combining the Ingredients – As you are heating the ingredients together in a medium saucepan continue to stir. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to make sure all the ingredients are mixed together.
- Cool Completely – Before storing or using the homemade sweetened condensed milk, make sure to has cooled completely for best results.
Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes
Try this Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk in these recipes. It will save your time, money and easily made with simple ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure to use an airtight container to store the mixture. It will last up to a week if stored properly. My favorite way to store is in a mason jar. They are easy to reuse, inexpensive and I normally always have several on hand!
Yes, you can easily substitute the whole milk with almond milk or coconut milk.
Feel free to substitute the white sugar with coconut sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, and agave. You can substitute with sweetness with Splenda or stevia for easy sugar substitutes.
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How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir together the milk and sugar in a large sauce pan. Heat over medium heat and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Simmer uncovered until the mixture is reduced in half (20-30 minutes) whisking frequently to keep the milk from burning.
- Once the milk is reduce, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely and then use with your favorite recipes or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
My cans are generally 14 oz which would be 1 3/4 cups of the homemade sweetened condensed milk.
How much homemade sweetened condensed milk equals one can of store boughten?
I just made this for the first time. Its easy and works better than the can as you know the ingredients.
You can substitute the stevia that is measured like sugar to make condensed milk.
You do come up with some really helpful recipes. Thanks a a ton.