This recipe teaches you how to make your own sweetened condensed milk at home. It’s a simple process that requires only two ingredients and results in a thick, sweet, and creamy product that’s perfect for desserts, baking, and beverages.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk and sugar.
- Heat and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce Volume: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for about 2-3 hours, or until it has reduced to about 1 1/2 cups. Stir frequently to prevent scorching and to ensure even cooking.
- Check Consistency: The mixture should be thick and syrupy, coating the back of a spoon.
- Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sweetened condensed milk cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Store: Transfer the cooled sweetened condensed milk to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips and Notes:
- Whole Milk: Use whole milk for the richest and creamiest results.
- Heavy-Bottomed Pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help prevent scorching.
- Stirring: Stir frequently, especially towards the end of cooking, to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Consistency: The cooking time will depend on the heat and the size of your saucepan. Watch the mixture closely and check the consistency frequently.
- Storage: Store the sweetened condensed milk in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Enjoy your homemade sweetened condensed milk in your favorite recipes!