Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Sweetened condensed milk can be created with components that you most likely already have on hand. It will take time to cook sweetened condensed milk, but once you taste it, you may never want to buy it in a can again.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, depending on your taste (the full amount makes it quite sweet)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STEPS :

     1. Begin cooking the ingredients : 

In a medium heavy-bottomed pot, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Increase the heat to medium-high. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, continue stirring the milk. Let the milk to come to a moderate boil.

     2. Lower the heat and simmer : 

Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer once the sugar has been dissolved. Don't whisk it once more (more whisking will create crystals on the sides of the pan). Let the milk to simmer but not boil. Reduce the heat immediately if you notice the milk foaming up to avoid scorching and spilling.

Simmer the milk, uncovered, until it has been reduced by half, stirring regularly to scrape the bottom of the pan. It can take between 30 and 45 minutes.

     3. Check the color and consistency : 

When the body of the condensed milk resembles maple syrup and the color deepens slightly, the condensed milk is ready. Mix in the vanilla extract. Take the pan off the heat. Pour the condensed milk through a wire strainer if it contains any solids or foam. Let to cool completely.

     4. Store :

Condensed milk that has cooled should be placed in a container with a secure lid and given a date. It will remain fresh for a month in the fridge.

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