How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
This recipe is easy, simple, only calls for 2 ingredients and 1 hour of time!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1202kcal
Cost: 3$
Equipment
- 1 heavy-bottomed pot or a Dutch oven
Instructions
- Add milk and sugar to a heavy-bottomed medium-large pot (a Dutch oven works great). Heat the milk over low-medium stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.720 grams milk,, 200 grams sugar
- Once the sugar dissolved, turn the heat up to medium-high and bring milk to a simmer but don't boil it. Let the milk simmer for 45-60 minutes (until it starts to thicken and turns a yellowish creamy color).
- Don't stir the milk during sthe immering process. To check for consistency, turn off the heat and wait till the milk stops simmering, then check consistency with a spoon.If the milk is too runny, simmer for another 5-10 minutes and check again. If it starts to thicken, take it off the heat and run through a strainer to get rid of larger bits.
- Allow the milk to cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator, where it will continue to thicken as it chills. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
- If you accidentally boil sweetened condensed milk, simply remove the milk skin after it's done simmering and strain it to get rid of lumps.
- Make sure all sugar dissolves before simmering the milk or it will crystalize.
- Raise the heat carefully until you reach the simmering stage and check on the milk occasionally to avoid boiling or burning it.
- Don't be afraid to raise the heat, if your milk is only barely bubbling, it will take longer to make sweetened condensed milk.
- Don't stir condensed milk while simmering to prevent crystallization.
- For a no-cook version see this 5-minute condensed milk recipe!
- Make Dulce de Leche with your condensed milk and use it for this Macarron Dulce recipe! For an even richer bite check out these Churro Macarons.
- Homemade sweetened condensed milk will last in the fridge for up to 1 month in an air-tight container.
- You can freeze sweetened condensed milk for up to 3 months. If it separates after thawing, just give it a good whisk to restore its smooth consistency!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1202kcal | Carbohydrates: 233g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Sugar: 234g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin D: 8µg | Calcium: 888mg | Iron: 0.1mg
