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Homemade Condensed Milk Recipe

No condensed milk in the cupboard? This Homemade Condensed Milk uses simple pantry staples and gives you a smooth, reliable result whenever you need it.

Course: Condiment
Cuisine: International
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 200 – 250 ml – 7 oz
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 500 ml – 2 cups milk
  • 200 g – 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch baking soda

Instructions

  1. Pour the milk into a pan and add the sugar.

  2. Bring it to a boil, then simmer over medium–high heat, stirring regularly. Let it reduce to half its volume; this should take about 20 minutes. The milk can boil over at any time, so keep watching it.
  3. After about 17–18 minutes, the milk will turn a vibrant colour and become very frothy.
  4. Switch off the heat and add the baking soda. Stir well and let it cool.
  5. Once cooled, stir well and store in an airtight container or use immediately.