Sweetened Condensed Milk
Homemade sweetened condensed milk is the perfect blend of simplicity and indulgence, offering a rich, creamy texture that's ideal for baking, desserts, or sweetening drinks. Made with just four pantry staples—whole milk, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and optional vanilla extract—this recipe comes together effortlessly on the stovetop in about 40 minutes. The result is a luscious, syrupy consistency that rivals any store-bought version, free from preservatives and customizable to your taste. Whether you're crafting decadent fudge, creamy ice cream, or a silky caramel sauce, this DIY sweetened condensed milk is a game-changer in the kitchen. It stores well in the fridge, making it a versatile and essential addition to your recipe arsenal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.6667 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the whole milk and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer gently. Do not boil.
Let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking or scorching. The mixture should reduce in volume by about half and thicken into a silky, syrupy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
If using vanilla extract, add it now and mix well.
Allow the sweetened condensed milk to cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the cooled condensed milk into a clean, airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 190 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
