Homemade sweetened condensed milk is incredibly easy to make, for a fraction of the cost of buying the canned version from a grocery store. Better yet, there are no additional chemicals in it!
I can’t express how thrilled I am to introduce you to my friend Nelly and her recipe for homemade condensed milk! Some of you already know her, but for those of you that don’t, go to her Facebook page and look at her amazing recipes! She has a unique style that makes all of her dishes fun… just like her! Today, she’s going to give you her recipe for homemade condensed milk. This is going to save you SO much money during the holidays!
Homemade sweetened condensed milk. Making it from scratch!?
Why would you even make it when it’s so easy to just buy a can and be done with it?
- It’s extremely easy!
- It’s cheaper (because these cans go for $2.50 at my local grocery store!)
- You’ll know exactly what’s in it!
When I heard my dear friend Becca was in search for a few guest posters, I jumped on the occasion. Becca is not only a fantastic food blogger and baker, but her heart is literally made out of gold, glitter, and unicorn tears. She’s always lending a helping hand, sharing with others her knowledge and just pouring SO much love into everything she does. It was only obvious I shared a new method I had just learned from my grandmother with It’s Yummi readers!
Using this basic recipe, you can make all kinds of unique flavors of sweetened condensed milk! Add rum and make a Buttered Rum sweetened condensed milk. Substitute the vanilla for lemon juice and make it the base to your Lemon Meringue Pie! Let’s not forget Becca’s Chunky Monkey Cereal Bars recipe, either! The possibilities are endless!
I hope you have a chance to make, use, and enjoy this homemade sweetened condensed milk recipe!
Homemade Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup water, boiling
Instructions
- In a blender, combine sugar and dry milk powder. Blend!
- Combine vanilla, melted butter and boiling (HOT!) water and pour into the blender.
- Blend for 3 minutes, until thick. Reserve in the fridge and use as regular sweetened condensed milk.
Recipe Nutrition
Making homemade pantry staples is so easy! Speaking of the pantry, how organized (or disorganized) is your pantry?? I have some great blogging friends and one of them, Kirsten, from Comfortably Domestic, has a great 5-step plan to organizing your pantry. I have a great tutorial on organizing and Spring cleaning your kitchen cabinets, too.
If you want to make more homemade pantry staples, check out these recipes!
DIY Bisquick (Homemade Dry Baking Mix) – I use this pantry staple to make biscuits, pancakes, and waffles!
DIY Self Rising Flour is a common ingredient in cake recipes. It’s super easy to make using regular all-purpose flour, though.
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar and Red Wine Vinegar, from Boulder Locavore.
Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix, from Wonky Wonderful.
DIY Homemade Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, from Brown Eyed Baker.
Whoops! With all the excitement of homemade condensed milk, I forgot to introduce myself! I’m Marnely (Nelly) from over at Cooking with Books, better known on Twitter as @nella22 and you can find me on Facebook as well.
Claudiaicatlett says
Wow, can’t wait to make some. How long does it keep in frig? Thanks for sharing this information to us. Your recipes look yummy. Can’t wait to try them.
Becca says
I hope you love the sweetened condensed milk recipe! If you keep it in a well sealed container or mason jar, I think it will stay good for at least a couple of weeks, and possibly longer. If you see any signs of discoloration or mold growth, do not use it and throw it out.
Robin Jaggers says
Awesome! I have seen MANY recipes for do it yourself things, THIS IS THE BEST! I use it in my homemade (Wendy;s) Frosty recipe!….Thanks so very much!
Chef Becca says
Your sweet comment completely made my day, Robin. Thank you!
Rosalie says
How well does this work when used in recipes like fudge?
Chef Becca says
Rosalie, it’s my understanding that Nelly’s recipe works as an absolute replacement for the condensed milk that you can buy in the store, so I’d say without hesitation that it will work wonderfully in a fudge recipe! If you’re still unsure, you’re welcome to contact Nelly directly via email at [email protected]
Alice says
how long would you expect this to kep in the fridge and can you preserve it for future use in glass jars?
Becca Heflin says
Thanks for the questions, Alice. I’ve forwarded your questions on to Nelly and will hopefully have answers for you soon!
Karin Anderson says
Great to find this. I’m making Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream, and sweetened condensed milk is the main ingredient. I would love to make my own (and reduce the sugar amount a bit.)
Becca Heflin says
I’m hopeful that it will give you the results you’re looking for, Karin! This recipe is SO easy that you may never pay for condensed milk again! 🙂
Michele says
Great idea! Thank you 🙂
haniela says
That is so awesome, thanks for the recipe!
DessertForTwo says
What a genius idea! Thanks for this! 🙂
Rachel Cooks (formerly Not Rachael Ray) says
Nelly is a genius! Can’t wait to try this.
Becca from It's Yummilicious says
Nelly is definetly a keeper, Rachel, but so are YOU! Thanks for stopping by for the great recipe!
Donna says
Woah. That’s easier than putting on my shoes, getting in the car, and going to the store.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
It’s that easy? Holy Moly! I will be doing this, wonderful, excellent!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
How cool is that? I would’ve never thought to make it myself. Great guest post. <3 Nelly!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
what a novel idea!