Description

Homemade Condensed Milk is a simple and delicious sweetened condensed milk substitute made from whole milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Perfect for baking and desserts, this rich and creamy concoction is made by simmering and reducing milk and sugar until thickened, then enriched with butter and vanilla for extra flavor. A great pantry staple for those who want to avoid canned products or customize their sweetness and consistency.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine milk and sugar: Pour the milk and sugar into a medium saucepan and whisk to combine thoroughly.
Heat mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the sugar fully dissolves without burning.
Simmer and reduce: Reduce heat to low and continue simmering uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half in volume.
Add butter and vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Cool and store: Allow the condensed milk to cool completely before transferring it to a jar or airtight container. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Use low heat and stir frequently to prevent scorching the milk and sugar mixture.
This recipe makes sweetened condensed milk substitute, not evaporated milk.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.