Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Make your own homemade sweetened condensed milk with simple ingredients that come together in just 45 minutes - the result is an incredibly delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 32 oz milk preferably full fat, raw milk
- 7 oz organic cane sugar
- 6 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Add all 3 ingredients to a medium pot on the stovetop and stir continually until you bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a low boil, stir and scrape the sides and bottom of the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Over the course of 45 minutes, the mixture will transform to a darker yellow color as the lactose browns. After 45 minutes your mixture should be 26 oz lighter (and right around 18-19 oz).
- Pour the mixture into a heat-safe jar, and cover/refrigerate until cooled and thick.
- Store refrigerated mixture for up to 3 weeks. If using in recipes, bring to room temperature before use.
Notes
- Aromatics like vanilla extract can be added after the mixture reduction. Stir in to the sweetened condensed milk and then pour into the jar for storage.
- Any spices or herbs added during the reduction should be removed prior to refrigeration.
- Should you accidentally reduce too far, add the mixture to a high quality blender with a few ounces of milk to emulsify (or use an immersion blender). Cover and refrigerate.