How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk
Homemade sweetened condensed milk is super easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Learn how to make this at home to save money.
Servings: 1 (makes 1 1/4 cup serving)
Cost: $1.61 Recipe, $1.61 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk and granulated sugar.
- Heat over medium heat until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer. Do not let it come to a rapid boil.
- Continue simmering uncovered for 20–30 minutes, whisking frequently, until the mixture has reduced by about half.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is completely melted and incorporated.
- Let the mixture cool completely before using.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Recipe roughly makes about 1 1/4 cups of Sweetened Condensed Milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 1291kcal | Carbohydrates: 174g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 667mg | Sugar: 175g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Calcium: 567mg | Iron: 1mg
