Homemade Condensed Milk - Sweetened
You only need 2 simple ingredients to make homemade condensed milk. You can make this pantry staple with minimal equipment for use in lots of different recipes.
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Servings: 250 ml
Calories: 964kcal
Ingredients
- 500 ml Whole Milk, Full-Fat
- 170 g Caster Sugar
Instructions
- Pour whole, full-fat milk into a large saucepan.
- Add caster sugar to the milk.
- Place the saucepan on the stove over low heat.
- Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Allow the sweetened milk to simmer over low heat stirring gently and occasionally for about 30-40 minutes.
- Occasionally, use a spoon to remove any scum that forms on the sides of the pan.
- Continue simmering until the milk has thickened, reduced by about half, and turned a slightly creamy colour.
- Once the condensed milk is ready, pour it into a sterilised jar.
- Allow the condensed milk to cool completely in the jar; it will thicken further as it cools.
- After it has cooled, place an airtight lid on the jar.
- Store the condensed milk in the fridge, where it will keep for about 1 month.
Recipe Notes
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- Simmering Time: The simmering time may vary slightly based on your stovetop and the size of your saucepan. Keep an eye on consistency rather than strictly adhering to the time.
- Preventing Crystals: Wipe down the sides of the pan occasionally with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming and falling back into the mixture.
- Refrigeration: Store in a sterilised, airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 month. Ensure the jar is tightly sealed to maintain freshness and prevent absorption of fridge odours.
- Freezing: You can also freeze it for 3 months.
- Vanilla: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract after the mixture has thickened for a rich, vanilla-flavoured condensed milk.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 964kcal | Carbohydrates: 193g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 777mg | Sugar: 194g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Calcium: 636mg | Iron: 0.1mg