Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
For the Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, up to 1 cup, adjust to desired sweetness
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Pour the 2 cups of whole milk into a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to the milk in the pot. If you prefer a sweeter condensed milk, you can add up to 1 cup of sugar at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Begin to gently heat the mixture, stirring continuously with a whisk or spatula to dissolve the sugar and prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Continue to stir the milk and sugar mixture as it comes to a gentle simmer. Do not allow it to boil vigorously. The mixture will gradually start to reduce, thicken, and change to a pale yellow color.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Once the mixture has reduced by about one-third and started to thicken, add the 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda. This 'pro tip' helps prevent curdling and contributes to a smooth, creamy consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Continue stirring constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency, similar to store-bought sweetened condensed milk. This may take an additional 5-10 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat. The condensed milk will continue to thicken further as it cools. Pour it into a clean, airtight jar or container and let it cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
⏱️ 5 min
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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
For the Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, up to 1 cup, adjust to desired sweetness
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Pour the 2 cups of whole milk into a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to the milk in the pot. If you prefer a sweeter condensed milk, you can add up to 1 cup of sugar at this stage.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Begin to gently heat the mixture, stirring continuously with a whisk or spatula to dissolve the sugar and prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Continue to stir the milk and sugar mixture as it comes to a gentle simmer. Do not allow it to boil vigorously. The mixture will gradually start to reduce, thicken, and change to a pale yellow color.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Once the mixture has reduced by about one-third and started to thicken, add the 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda. This 'pro tip' helps prevent curdling and contributes to a smooth, creamy consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Continue stirring constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency, similar to store-bought sweetened condensed milk. This may take an additional 5-10 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Remove the pot from the heat. The condensed milk will continue to thicken further as it cools. Pour it into a clean, airtight jar or container and let it cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
⏱️ 5 min