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Condensed milk is used for a variety of dessert recipes. These homemade versions are great to whip up if you are out of stock and don't wish to pay much money for that little can at the store.
Ingredients
Condensed milk:
- 1 cup (245 mL) boiling water
- 1/4 cup (55 g) margarine
- 2 cups (400 g) white sugar
- 4 cups (480 g) nonfat dry milk powder
Microwave condensed milk:
Creates 1 1/3 cups of condensed milk, equivalent to a 14 ounce can:
- 3/4 cup sugar (or Splenda)
- 1 1/4 cups dry milk powder
- 1/2 cup cold water
Indian condensed milk:
- 1 pack cream milk (Amul Brand)
- 100g/ 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch baking soda
Steps
Condensed milk
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1Get a blender and pour the water into it.
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2Add the stick of margarine and the 2 cups of sugar to the blender.Advertisement
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3Turn the blender on and combine the ingredients well.
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4Take one cup of the dry milk powder and slowly add it to the blender. Combine and blend. Repeat for the three other cups, so that you're blending after you add each time.
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5Store in airtight container and place in refrigerator.
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6Finished.
Microwave condensed milk
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1Pour the water into a 2-cup glass measuring cup or jug. Add the milk slowly, stirring to combine it properly. Stir until smooth.
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2Place in the microwave. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 1/2 to 1 minute. Or, heat until the milk is steaming hot.
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3Remove from the microwave. Stir in the sugar (or Splenda). Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
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4Allow to cool before using.
Indian condensed milk
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1Heat the milk in a heavy-based saucepan. Do not let it burn.
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2Add sugar and baking soda to the hot milk in the pan. Stir in well.
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3Keep stirring until the milk thickens. Stir at least once a minute, if not more often.
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4When the milk thickens, keep stirring. This will help it to thicken even more.
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5Once the consistency is very thick, the condensed milk is ready. Remove it from the heat.
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6Let the condensed milk stand aside for an hour to cool. Then transfer to an airtight container for refrigeration or use immediately.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I use butter instead of margarine?
Community AnswerNo. -
QuestionWhat could I use instead of dry milk powder?
Community AnswerYou should use the milk powder, because there is not really a substitute for it. -
QuestionCan I used brown sugar to make condensed milk?
Community AnswerYes, but this will make it a darker color. Other than that, nothing will change.
Things You'll Need
Condensed milk method:
- Blender
- Measuring cup
- Airtight container
Microwave condensed milk method:
- 2-cup glass cup or jug
- Stirring implement
Indian condensed milk method:
- Heavy-based saucepan
- Stirring implement
- Airtight container if storing
References
- Method 1 adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Homemade-Condensed-Milk/Detail.aspx
- Method 2 adapted from "Microwave Times"
- Method 3 from a reader
About This Article
To make condensed milk, start by pouring 1 cup of boiling water into a blender. Next, add in 1/4 cup of margarine and 2 cups of sugar and blend the ingredients until they’re smooth. Then, add 1 cup of dry milk powder to the blender and blend it until it’s creamy. Repeat this step until you’ve added 4 cups total of milk powder into the blender. Finally, pour the condensed milk from the blender into an airtight container and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to use it. For tips on how to make condensed milk in the microwave, keep reading.
