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Two jars of homemade sweetened condensed milk.
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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

An easy, three-ingredient recipe for homemade sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for when you need a quick substitute with no preservatives and complete control over the ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade
Servings: 14 ounces
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Jennifer Soltys
Cost: $2

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup dry milk
  • ½ cup hot water

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all three ingredients.
    ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup dry milk, ½ cup hot water
  • Whisk well until smooth, with no clumps remaining.
  • Let it sit for around 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Use right away, or pour into a sealed container and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Thickens as it cools; stir if needed.
  • Use very hot water to dissolve ingredients.
  • Yields about 14 ounces, same as a store-bought can.
  • Refrigerate in a sealed container for 4-6 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 115mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.03mg