# Best Homemade Condensed Milk Recipe

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/baking/homemade-condensed-milk/
- Published: 2023-05-17T15:00:00+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

Do you love baking, but hate having to buy all those weird ingredients that you 
only use once and then have to find a place to store? Well, today I’ve got a recipe
for homemade condensed milk that will solve all your problems! This stuff is so 
easy to make, and it’s a great way to use up any extra milk that you might have.

Plus, it makes your baked goods really delicious!

**_So give this homemade condensed milk recipe a try and let me know what you think._**

**_At last, make condensed milk at home, it is, of course, the 6th food group!_**

Most people know that we love condensed milk around here, so it’s no surprise that
this recipe appealed to us so much.

In our eyes [condensed milk](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/cakes-recipes/43-shut-take-money-condensed-milk-recipes/)
is the food of the gods, so do yourself a favour and make it yourself at home.

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Making your homemade condensed milk is both easy and delicious! All you need is 
a can of full-fat milk, some sugar, and a little patience.

Start by slowly heating the milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until it comes to 
a simmer. Then, add sugar to taste and continue to cook over low heat until the 
mixture has thickened and reduced by about half.

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Once it’s reached the desired consistency, pour the condensed milk into a clean 
jar and allow it to cool completely before sealing with a lid. Store in the fridge
for up to two weeks and enjoy all your favourite recipes!

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## Best Homemade Condensed Milk Recipe

 Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

1.0 from 3 votes

Rich and smooth homemade condensed milk, an easy base for desserts and sweets.

 Course: DessertsCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

 Adjust servings

+

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5

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

130

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

  Cook Mode

### Ingredients

 * 2 cups Milk
 *  1 tsp Vanilla extract-optional
 * 2/3 cups Sugar

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### Directions

 * In a heavy bottomed saucepan add the milk and sugar.
 * Heat on a very low heat until the sugar is dissolved, being careful not to allow
   the mixture to simmer.
 * Once all of the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to low/medium and bring
   to a simmer. Don’t stir once the simmering starts.
 * Continue to simmer, without stirring, for between 35-40 minutes. During this 
   time the milk will darken, become thick and reduce by about half. There may be
   some foam on the top of the mixture, so skim this off with a spoon.
 * Once the mixture has reduced by half as is thickened, pour it into another container
   to cool. At this point, if you’re using it, add the vanilla extract. Only put
   a lid on once the mixture has cooled completely.

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 Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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