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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Add some from scratch flair to your favorite baked good!
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 7 oz
Calories 156kcal
Author Tracy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add milk, cream, and sugar to a small saucepan and heat over medium. Whisk to combine and dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat down slightly so that mixture is at a gentle boil / strong simmer. Cook to reduce, checking on it and whisking it often. If it starts to boil over, give it a whisk, but don't turn down the heat too much. Keep the heat at medium/medium low, but closer to medium. You need the heat to reduce it.
  • Once the mixture is thick and creamy, add vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
  • Pour into a small mason jar or bowl and let cool before using.

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Notes

Yield
Approximately 7 oz if left to reduce for about 40-45 minutes.  This is about 1/2 of a large Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk. 
Doubling Batch 
If doubling to get a full 14 oz, I would suggest making two batches, instead of doubling in one pan. This will keep the total cook time about an hour. 
Storing
Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.   
Freezer: Store in freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.  Thaw in the fridge overnight before using, whisk to combine if it separates. 
Substitutions:
Milk: You can also substitute up to 1/2 cup of 2% milk for whole. 
Sugar: You can substitute honey for the sugar, although it will make for a much darker, golden-colored condensed milk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg