Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups whole milk.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/2-3/4 cup sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla.
# Instructions:
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Mix milk, sugar, and salt in heavy pan. Heat to gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Lower heat. Cook uncovered without whisking, just occasional stirring of bottom. About 30-45 minutes.
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Should reduce by half and look like maple syrup. Add vanilla.
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Pour through strainer if there's foam or solids. Let cool completely.
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Keep in sealed container in fridge up to 1 month. Warm briefly to make pourable again.
# Notes:
01 -
Use two pans for faster cooking.
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Don't whisk while simmering.
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Thickens more as it cools.