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Home ยป The Blog ยป Recipes ยป Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Apr 17, 2012 · 20 Comments

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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! | ItsYummi.com

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!

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! | ItsYummi.com

I canโ€™t express how thrilled I am ย 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 donโ€™t, go to herย Facebookย 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!

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! | ItsYummi.com

 

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!

Chunky Monkey Cereal Bars Recipe - These delicious dessert bars are loaded with chocolate, bananas and cashews, baked onto a peanut butter cereal crust. SO flippin' good!

I hope you have a chance to make, use, and enjoy this homemade sweetened condensed milk recipe!

Homemade Condensed Milk

This recipe for homemade condensed milk will make approximately 1 1/2 cups.
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Course: Pantry Staples
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 861

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

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Condensed Milk
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 861 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 463mg20%
Potassium 1530mg44%
Carbohydrates 133g44%
Sugar 133g148%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 2560IU51%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 1079mg108%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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!

Homemade Dry Baking Mix (Copycat Bisquick Recipe)- Make your own homemade baking mix at home for a lot less money! Get the recipe from @itsyummi

DIY Self Rising Flourย is a common ingredient in cake recipes. It’s super easy to make usingย regular all-purpose flour, though.

Homemade Self Rising Flour - Make your own self rising flour with this easy DIY self rising flour recipe! | ItsYummi.com
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Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar and Red Wine Vinegar, from Boulder Locavore.

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar and Red Wine Vinegar, from Boulder Locavore

Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix, from Wonky Wonderful.

Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix, from Wonky Wonderful

DIY Homemade Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, from Brown Eyed Baker.

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.

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Comments

  1. Claudiaicatlett says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:30 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Becca says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:26 am

      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.

      Reply
  2. Robin Jaggers says

    September 21, 2014 at 1:51 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Chef Becca says

      September 21, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Your sweet comment completely made my day, Robin. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Rosalie says

    April 5, 2014 at 12:56 am

    How well does this work when used in recipes like fudge?

    Reply
    • Chef Becca says

      April 5, 2014 at 4:49 am

      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]

      Reply
  4. Alice says

    July 1, 2013 at 10:36 am

    how long would you expect this to kep in the fridge and can you preserve it for future use in glass jars?

    Reply
    • Becca Heflin says

      July 1, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks for the questions, Alice. I’ve forwarded your questions on to Nelly and will hopefully have answers for you soon!

      Reply
  5. Karin Anderson says

    June 26, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    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.)

    Reply
    • Becca Heflin says

      June 26, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Michele says

    April 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Great idea! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. haniela says

    April 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    That is so awesome, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. DessertForTwo says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    What a genius idea! Thanks for this! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Rachel Cooks (formerly Not Rachael Ray) says

    April 18, 2012 at 5:51 am

    Nelly is a genius! Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Becca from It's Yummilicious says

      April 18, 2012 at 5:55 am

      Nelly is definetly a keeper, Rachel, but so are YOU! Thanks for stopping by for the great recipe!

      Reply
  10. Donna says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Woah. That’s easier than putting on my shoes, getting in the car, and going to the store.

    Reply
  11. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    It’s that easy? Holy Moly! I will be doing this, wonderful, excellent!

    Reply
  12. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says

    April 17, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    How cool is that? I would’ve never thought to make it myself. Great guest post. <3 Nelly!

    Reply
  13. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    April 17, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    what a novel idea!

    Reply

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